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ROCK CLIMBING

• Helmet fitting and use/inspection
• Proper shoe sizing for self and beginners
• Rope knowledge: dynamic vs. static, “toperope only”
• Use belay devices and calls, and teach same to beginners
• Use rappel devices and teach same to beginners
• Setup toprope using: webbing, static line, nuts, cams
• Knots: figure-8, figure-8 follow through, bowline, water, Prussik, stopper knot/fisherman’s, double/triple fisherman’s, mule knot
• Know how to escape a belay via mule knot/Prussik combo
• Rope: coil, flake, inspection, proper storage, washing

LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD ROCK CLIMBING

All skills required for Basic Rock Climbing Leadership, plus:

• Setting up belay stations on pitches
• Proper placement of protection
• Use of slings to minimize friction, abrasion, rope drag
• How to escape belay and attend partner
• Reading a topo
• Judging conditions