Big Wall Course

This advanced course is geared toward proficient trad climbers who want to take the next step into big wall aid and free climbing. Our big wall clinic will cover the following topics.

  • How to Aid Climb Efficiently (leading)

  • What gear you need and don't need

  • How to ascend and clean pitches

  • How to do lower outs to clean steep or traversing pitches while jugging

  • How to haul, (various mechanical advantage system, docking and lowering out haulbags)

  • Rope and anchor management

  • How to manage bivys

  • How to deal with human waste on a wall

  • Transitions form aid to free climbing

  • How to climb a big wall as a party of 3 and have more fun and be more efficient than a party of 2

  • How to rappel with a 100+ pound haul bag or injured partner and how to rappel down through overhanging multipitch terrain

  • How to put it all together so you flow up the wall to your aid send (big picture systems efficiency) 

Course Details

  • 2 full 8 hour days

  • 2:1 climber to guide ratio

  • All climbing equipment is provided (if needed)

  • Lunch is NOT provided

COURSE RATES  

  • Party of 1 = $675

  • Party of 2 = $375 per person

  • Party of 3 = $300 per person

All courses will meet at the Lander City Park (view map)

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