Pre-requisites for Certification
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18 years of age (persons 16 to 18 may take the course and will receive a letter of completion of the course, if completed successfully) |
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At least one year documented personal climbing experience (a minimumof 20 outings climbing indoors and/or outdoors) |
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Current first aid and CPR (a minimum of American Red Cross Basic – 5.5 to 6.5 hours) |
Required Equipment Equipment choice, quality and condition are areas in which you will be evaluated.Candidates should arrive with appropriate, professional-quality equipment, in good condition.
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UIAA/CE approved Climbing Harness |
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3 or more UIAA/CE approved locking carabineers |
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1 tube or plate type belay/rappel device (e.g. an ATC or Reverso) |
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1 auto blocking type belay/rappel device (e.g. a GriGri or Cinch) |
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2 24” nylon slings, or 2 prusik loops (3 to 4 ft of 6mm nylon accessorycord) |
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1 48’ nylon sling, or 1 Cordellette (21 ft. of 7mm Nylon Accessory Cord) |
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Climbing shoes |
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Chalk bag |
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Notebook and pencil/pen |
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