Details
With this course, you will safely and independently climb semi-equipped or unequipped routes. The training spans two days, with 8 hours of instruction each day, in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park.
Objectives:
- Learn how to lead climb autonomously on unequipped or semi-equipped multi-pitch routes with double rope.
- Proper placement of trad protection such as cams and nuts.
- Perform basic self-rescue techniques to resolve issues in a practical and safe manner.
- Set up floating anchors (equalette 3, fisherman’s knot, blocked triangle).
- Progress in aid climbing.
- Understand and test gear by taking falls on it.
- Learn how to belay a partner climbing as the lead or second on the rope.
- Pass the rope safely through anchors for rappelling.
- Get familiar with trad climbing gear.
- Learn the basic knots for trad climbing.
Target audience: People who want to train in multi-pitch trad rock climbing.
Course program:
On the first day, we will meet at the location, either Monachil or Nigüelas, and drive a few minutes to the climbing sector, followed by a 5-10 minute walk. We will begin with an introduction to the equipment, followed by an explanation of gear placement. After that, we will move on to setting up different types of multi-directional floating anchors. We will cover the equalette 3, the fisherman’s knot, and the blocked anchor. After a break for lunch, we will continue with aid climbing on a two-pitch route. We will rappel from the floating anchor we set at the top of the route using a single rope.
We will gather the gear, walk back to the car (5-10 minutes), and finish the day.
On the second day, we will follow the same approach. We will meet at the location, either Monachil or Nigüelas, drive a few minutes to the climbing sector, and then walk for about 5-10 minutes. We will start by climbing with a single rope, placing protection, and taking falls to test the gear. Then, we will progress on a two-pitch route with double ropes, alternating the lead between team members. After reaching the top of the second pitch, we will rappel from another floating anchor, which we will leave behind. After a lunch break, we will focus on self-rescue techniques in the afternoon. We will finish by organizing the gear and walking back to the car (5-10 minutes), concluding the course.
Content:
- What is trad climbing?
- Types of anchors and belay stations.
- Basic trad climbing gear.
- How to equip yourself.
- How to tie in with a figure-eight knot.
- Belaying techniques, using an ATC.
- Basic climbing gestures.
- Techniques for clipping and anchoring.
- Cross-checking.
- Setting up a rappel with double ropes.
- Knots: figure-eight on a bight and follow-through.
- Setting up the equalette.
- Setting up the fisherman’s knot.
- Handling and guiding ropes with double ropes.
- Leading with double ropes, placing trad protection.
- Testing gear placements on lead.
- Setting up a multi-directional floating belay station.
- Setting up a floating belay with the equalette.
- Setting up a floating belay with the fisherman’s knot.
- Rappelling from a floating belay, leaving gear behind.
- Progression in aid climbing.
- Self-rescue techniques: ascending and descending a fixed rope, mechanical advantage pulley systems (Z-pulley), rappelling with improvised means.
- Knots: prusik, double fisherman’s knot, equalette, mariner's knot, fisherman’s knot.
- Tips and tricks: when and how to place protection, organizing by size and color, etc.
Requirements:
- Must be of legal age.
- This is a technically moderate and physically demanding activity.
- Intermediate level: requires demonstrable prior experience or having completed the multi-pitch sport climbing initiation course. Participants need normal physical fitness and agility. The difficulty will be adjusted to the student’s physical and technical abilities.
- Willingness to enjoy learning.
Required equipment:
- Technical clothing appropriate for the season and the activity (fleece, windbreaker, waterproof and breathable jacket, gloves, etc.). A light windbreaker or fleece is always useful, even in summer.
- Comfortable clothing that is neither tight nor bulky.
- Backpack of 40 to 45 liters.
- Approach shoes or hiking sneakers.
- 1-liter water bottle.
- Food (sandwich, bars, snacks, fruit, nuts).
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, hat or cap).
- Headlamp and batteries.
- Emergency blanket.
- Camera or phone.
- A notepad might be useful.
- Trekking poles may be helpful for activities requiring a long approach.
- Climbing helmet.
- Climbing harness.
- Climbing shoes.
- Chalk bag.
- Personal anchor system (Multichain) with a locking carabiner.
- 5 locking carabiners (one of them HMS).
- 1 belay device (Reverso/ATC).
- 1 double rope of 60 m.
- 9 quickdraws extendable to 60 cm.
- 1 extendable quickdraw with 120 cm sewn sling (HMPE).
- 2 60 cm slings.
- 1 120 cm sewn sling (HMPE).
- 1 5-meter cord (minimum 7mm if nylon, 5.5mm if Kevlar or Aramid).
- 1 Tibloc.
- 1 Micro Traxion.
- 1 set of Totem Cam-type friends.
- 1 set of DMM Wallnut-type nuts.
Start time: Day 1 at 10:00 a.m. Day 2 at 10:00 a.m*.
Languages: Spanish and English.
Meeting point*:
Summer (to be confirmed by the company):
- Mirador del Fraile, 18193 - Monachil (Granada). See on Google Maps
- Nigüelas Gas Station. Pol. Industrial La Melitona, Ctra. GR-9067, Parcela 1, 18657 Nigüelas (Granada). See on Google Maps
Winter: Sendero de Cruz de Víznar (exact location: 37.258451, -3.551320), Vega de Granada (Granada). See on Google Maps
*Important: The exact location as well as the meeting time will be decided in the days prior to the course date, in order to choose the best possible conditions for its execution.
Important notice:
If you book this activity to join a regular group, meaning if you do not book this activity in the private group modality, please note that:
You can book the activity individually, but a group of at least 2 people is required to carry out the activity.
If the minimum number is not reached, you will be notified and the amount paid will be refunded.
Duration
16 hours
Including
Mountain Guide, Speciality Climbing.
Personal equipment (climbing shoes, helmet, and harness), if necessary.
Group equipment (ropes, carabiners, quickdraws, belay devices, etc.).
Accident insurance (rescue and first medical assistance) and liability insurance.
Pre-activity consultation.
Not including
Transportation.
Accommodation.
Food.
Personal equipment (ask about rentals).
Anything else not specified in the "what's included" section.
Certifications
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation or modification requests must be made via a message from the reservation page on MiReservaOnline.es so that a written record of the date and time of the request is kept.
99% of the amount paid will be refunded if the cancellation is made at least 48 hours before the start of the course.
No refund will be given if the cancellation is made less than 48 hours before the start of the course, or if the customer does not show up.
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