Safe Climbing Workshop

Be a Better Climbing Partner - Climb Safer - Practice Self-Rescue

Schedule:

9am to 1pm-Visit four of the following five stations for a 50 minute session at each one:

1) Better Gear Placement - you want it to be there when you fall.

• Review the types of gear we use and how to place it for maximum protection.

2) Building Better Anchors - strong enough for your mama.

• From Top Rope to Multi - pitch, Everyone needs a good anchor.

3) Safer Rappelling - you aren't safe ‘till you are all the way down.

• Simple, quick backups that keep you alive when you are tired or conditions are bad.

4) Better Belay Techniques - what if you forget your device?

• Do you know anyone who has ever been dropped? Me too...lets figure out how to avoid this.

5) Intro to Raising Systems - a little help for your friends.

• Its the end of the day, your tired, hurt, or just can't quite keep up with your partner...they can help you.

1:30 to 3:30-Self Rescue Seminar

Do you know how to escape the belay? Let's face it, there are times when bad things happen to good people. Know how to help yourself and your climbing partners. Belay escapes will be the primary focus of this session. Combine this with other skills presented in the morning, and you will have the basic tools for most self rescue situations.

7pm-Slideshow, Hill City HS Auditorium

Climbing Around the World - 1970 to Today - by Peter Lev

First ascents of some mighty big hills, to climbing here in the Black Hills. Peter has been climbing and guiding mountains, rock and heli-skiing longer then many of us have been alive, and he is still doing it. You will not want to miss this slide show.

Beginners to expert climbers - something for everyone to learn.

Bring, harness, helmet, prusik rope, over the shoulder sling and cordelette if you have them.

Cost: $40 for the workshop and slide show

$8 for just the slide show

IT'S A GOOD CAUSE - Profits donated to the Black Hills Climbing Coalition for bolt and anchor replacement.

Space limited - Reservations strongly encouraged - Directions and details provided when you sign up.

Contact Us to reserve a space.

Good reading before you come Self Rescue Falcon Guide by Davis Fasulo, Climbing Self Rescue: Improvising Solutions for Serious Situations by Andy Tyson and Molly Loomis