Rock Climbing Fundamentals

Rock Climbing Fundamentals – Level 1

The foundation.

Although we receive many calls requesting to “skip” this level, this is the most important course in a lot of ways. We focus on exploring the physics around rigging for high angle terrain and providing the practical skills necessary to get “top-roping” right away.

We introduce the building blocks of rigging – eight knots and four hitches. Once students have mastered these essentials, the more advanced courses simply apply them in creative ways. At RMA, we strive to make complex problems simple through the effective application of simple techniques.

Rock Climbing Fundamentals – Level 2

Progressing into leading the rope safely and efficiently, applying traditional protection, and looking at multi-pitch strategies for success. Students should have a good understanding of current best practices using knots, hitches, and contemporary rigging building code. This course will challenge students to apply fundamental rigging in more complex situations.

* Pre-requisite: RCF1 or equivalent recognized training provided by certified ACMG guides

Rock Climbing Fundamentals – Level 3

Route-finding, difficult anchors, protection alternatives, and more advanced rope rescue techniques. Students should have a fairly in-depth background of climbing multi-pitch rock routes using traditional protection and natural anchors. This is an intensive two days of training that prepares students to deal with the realities of challenging modern multi-pitch rock routes.

* Pre-requisite: RCF2 or equivalent recognized training with certified ACMG guides