Basic Climbing information for
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You must be Belay certified to go on the trip

Last Update 7/7/05
 
  • You must be able to pass the test with an Adult or designee
  • You must have experience using the belay and using proper belay techniquies.
  • You must pass the rappelling certification
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Video showing the basic knots for climbing

 

 

Belay Check Requirements

You must be able to do the following:

  1. Attach the belay device
  2. Do a safety check for the belayer
    • Check harness to make sure it is buckeled correctly
    • Check that you are clipped into your harness correctly
    • Check that the carabiner is locked
    • Check that the belay device is fed and confgured properly
  3. Tie in with a double figure eight knot, followed by a double fisherman's knot.
  4. Do a saftey check on the climber
    • Check harness to make sure it is buckled properly
    • Check where the rope is tied into
    • Check figure eight knot
    • Check double fisherman's knot
  5. Demonstrate correct communication
    • Climber says, "On Belay"
    • Belayer says; "Belay On"
    • Climber says, Climbing
    • Belayer says, "Belay on"
  6. Demonstrate correct belay technique

 

 

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