From 02 Feb 19:00 to 02 Feb 19:00
Do you already have experience with outdoor lead climbing single-pitch, and do you want to start multi pitching? Then this course is what you are looking for. Multi pitching differs from single pitching not only because you climb several rope lengths, but also that you are on the route for much longer, and that you are further from others or the ground. You have to take care of yourself a lot more and you cannot exit the route from one moment to the next. You have to be much more self-reliant and plan better. More about the MP course in ESAC can be found here. The Multipitch course is also a good step-up to becoming kader. Good to note is that this is not an alpine course, they are taught by the NSAC.
Content course
In four evenings you will learn all techniques you need to multi pitch independently outside. These techniques form the basis for climbing, but are not the only thing you need to be able to multi pitch in a safe way.
Next, you will get a technique card, which contains all techniques you need to master. After this you need to go on climbing weekends and gain experience, and when you think you are ready: get your techniques approved on the card. Four MP weekends will be organized, it is expected that you will needat least two or three weekends to gain experience and practice your techniques outside. When you and an instructor think that you have enough experience and you master all techniques, you can go for your exam next weekend, recognized by the NKBV.
Important: This course requires a lot of effort, motivation and perseverance. In the course days and weekends that are offered, in principle it is not possible to get your MP. You will have to show initiative next to these, address instructors and make sure yourself that you can practice all techniques in a safe environment with an experienced person.
Registration
There are 16 spots for this course. The subscriptions close the 5th of january. If there are more valid registrations, there will be a selection by activity within the ESAC, motivation, climbing experience and how many weekends you are able to join.
Entry requirements and expectations
Outdoor lead climbing SP licence in your possession.
Willing to take initiative to work on your experience outside the course evenings and weekends.
Being able to climb 5+ (french grade) lead outdoors without blocks. This will not be checked, but this is an important guideline for yourself.
Presence is required at all lessons
Participation in at least two out of three of the OV-MP weekends, which can be found in the agenda.
Willingness to invest in climbing material.
Covering mountaineering insurance and “klimjaarkaart” (for access to climbing area’s). The most logical option is the NKBV membership (46 euro), NKBV travel insurance (42 euro) and NKBV “klimjaarkaart” (20 euro). In total the cost of this will also be circa 100 euro.
When
Course dates: monday 2 feb, 9 feb, 23 feb & 2 march.
Weekend dates: 7/8 march, 14/15 march, 25/26 april, 20/21 june
Time: 19.00 - 22.00 (this means you are ready and upstairs with your gear at 19.00)
Where
Neoliet-south, upstairs
Costs
The outdoor lead climbing Multi Pitch course will be 50 euro. .
Materials
During the course you need to have the following materials:
Before the first lesson: find the manual of your belaying device, read it and bring it to the course. specifically find instructions for abseiling/belaying a follower so that you know how this works.
For the indoor lessons you are expected to bring the following:
For the weekends:
During the course more information and advice will follow to pick the right gear. If you have any earlier questions about selecting the material you can contact the oc board. It is also possible to borrow material from the ESAC (except for prusik rope). If you would like to make use of this, please mention this at remarks in the form.
- OC