Beginner
- Climb both sides of the rock wall without crossing over mid-line
- Correctly demonstrate harness inspection and put harness on without assistance
- Know the pre-climbing commands: “on belay,” “belay is on,” “climbing,” and “climb on”
- Correctly tie and identify the following knots: figure eight follow-through, figure eight on a bight with a barrel knot, and a Killick hitch
- Identify the following pieces of equipment and explain their uses: double-locking carabiner, triple-locking carabiner, Grigri, ATC, dynamic rope, and static rope
- Demonstrate proper back-up belaying technique
Intermediate
- Complete all eight obstacles on the high ropes course and the zip line
- Demonstrate correct belaying technique
- Climb both sides of the rock wall using only the backboards (natural holds)
- Correctly identify lobster claws and identify the differences between the two types at RAC
- Explain the difference between a live belay and lead climbing
Expert
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Demonstrate a hitch that will anchor a belayer
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Correctly tie a Killick hitch and use it to switch the haul line for the rope
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Successfully complete a route on the rock wall created by an instructor
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Belay an instructor using both an ATC and a Grigri
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Demonstrate proper waterfall and BUS belay technique
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Understand and demonstrate proper lead climbing technique on the ropes course pole with both instructor sling lines and a dynamic climbing rope
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Successfully reset a top rope that has been pulled
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Assist in instructing class for one sign-up
Instructor
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Demonstrate mastery in all aforementioned areas
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Assist in instructing for two full sign-ups
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Instruct a class in the ropes course and at the climbing wall
