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Anchors & Top Rope Set-up
Building solid climbing anchors is a skill every climber needs. It is most often learned by setting up top-rope climbing systems. Once a climber can safely set up a top-rope system and belay, they can go climbing anywhere they can access the top. Good anchors are key if a climber ever wants to learn to lead climb. From top roping to hauling gear on aid climbs, bomber anchors are essential. Learn the tricks of the trade to set up an anchor quickly and keep it organized.
Grab a friend or two, so that together you will remember everything. Come and let us show you the ropes. We will help you understand the forces generated, and how setting things up the right way will work, and why the wrong way may fail.
Price: Same as guiding rates. This course can also be set up as a Basic Rock Course at Palisades State Park in Eastern South Dakota, near Sioux Falls.
Contact Sylvan Rocks for Great Rock Climbing Instruction.
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Lead Climbing Instruction 1-2+ days
You have clipped a few bolts in the gym, or top roped everything around, but sooner of later you really want to head out on the sharp end of the rope. Learning the mechanics of falling and how to place good gear will do wonders for your ability, and might just save your behind! Learn about how forces are generated and what is important to do where. Safe lead climbing is all about the little things, and that kind of information is hard to get from a book. Our climbing guides can teach the basics of lead climbing on the cracks of Devils Tower Wyoming or in the Needles of Custer State Park in South Dakota.
- Gear placement critiques.
- An intensive course focusing of judgement, analyzing scenarios and fall factor concerns.
Price: Same as guiding rates.
Contact us to plan your Black Hills climbing vacation.
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Rescue Training 1-2+ days
Mountain or rock climbing: we teach techniques you need to know to safely get down from the high angle world. Be there for your partner when the chips are down. Let’s face it, there is a lot that can go wrong when you are climbing. Rescue training is a perfect class to take with your regular climbing partner. Knowing how to get down safely after a climbing accident is essential. Learn before you need to know so you can feel confident in taking your climbing to the next level. Combine with a Wilderness First Responder Course and you will be a well rounded adventurer.
- Pass a climbing knot on belay, rappel, or lowers.
- Transfer complex anchor systems.
- Essential rock climbing techniques!
Price: Same as guiding rates.
Contact us Mountain or Rock Climbing - Safety Techniques you need to know.
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Courses & Guiding 
