Are you considering taking up the sport of climbing? It is definitely a fun and exhilarating outdoor activity but it is not something easy to learn and climbing comes with some serious risks. Taking a class from a knowledgeable instructor with a lot of climbing experience is a must.
Youll be instructed on a wide range on topics and taught essential skills for safe climbing. The class will be a combination of class room study and actual hands on training.
One of the most important parts of the class (and most basic parts of climbing) will be knot tying. If youve never been in boy scouts or the Navy, youd be surprised at how many different types of knots there are. Youll learn various tying methods including the Italian Hitch, the Bowline, a Double Overhand and the Tape Knot.
Youll be instructed on how to tie the harness onto the ropes using the biners. Its very important to strap on a harness accurately and to test the loops and ties since your connection to the rope is critical to your safe ascent and descent from the mountain. Youll also be shown the proper use of karabiners; these are the metal rings with spring clasps.
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