2025 Dates: June 23rd, September 29th, December 29th

Clinic Details

Description

Learn the skills and techniques needed to access routes from the top of the pitch. During the clinic, attendees will practice belaying directly from a two-bolt anchor. Then, attendees are invited to climb up to a ledge to belay and lower a climbing partner. This clinic welcomes all skill levels, it’s best suited for climbers familiar with some core outdoor concepts.

Group Size

• 8

Goals

• Learn how to belay from above and manage related considerations

• Practice with setting up & belaying from above

Required Gear - you will provide this gear, or rent it from TRC

• Climbing harness and shoes

Optional Gear - we will provide this gear, you are welcome to use your own

• A locking carabiner for a personal connection, or a PAS/sling for personal connection

• Petzl Grigri (any version) and locking carabiner, and additional carabiner for a redirected brake strand

Note: TRC’s shop stocks all of the gear we use in our clinic.

Links

AAC Know The Ropes: Belaying

Munter and Clove Hitches with Dale - this video was created during the pandemic as a virtual skills refresher for AMGA instructors and guides, it assumes the viewer has some awareness of context for the demonstrated content.

Location

Triangle Rock Club - Morrisville
102 Pheasant Wood Ct
Morrisville, NC 27560