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Photo: Bishop, CA
Topics to be discussed
Definitions of the sport
General overview
Terminology
Rational for participating
Equipment needed
Climbing variations
Rating system (difficulty)
Bouldering rating examples
Bouldering definition
A form of rock climbing that is performed without the use of ropes or
harnesses. While it can be done without any equipment whatsoever,
most climbers use climbing shoes to help secure footholds, chalk to
keep their hands dry, and bouldering mats to prevent injuries from
falls.
- Wikipedia
Indoor Climbing
Outdoor climbing
Terminology
Climber: Person who is ascending/descending a route.
Belayer: The person who is belaying the climber (allowing the
climber to safely ascend/descend the route.
Protection: Pieces of equipment that the climber threads the
climbing rope through, as theyre climbing.
Anchor: The object that anchors a climber to a route via the rope,
always found at the top of a climbing route.
Rappelling: A technique where the climber lowers themselves with
a belay/rappel device.
To challenge yourself
To learn a new recreational activity
Stress relief
To spend time with friends/family
Weight management
Stress relief
Challenge
$45
$200
$40
$10
$50
$150
$70 x 2
$15
Top Roping
Sport climbing
Traditional climbing
Bouldering
/
v
BOULDERING
SHOULD
ALWAYS BE
DONE AT
HEIGHTS OF 14
FEET OR LESS!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqow3sPJ0J0
V0 difficulty
V19 difficulty
Risk Management
Always know who you are climbing with, YOU HAVE TO
TRUST YOUR BELAYER
Check and inspect ALL climbing equipment to ensure it is
not damaged, before you start climbing
Know exactly WHERE you will be climbing and know what
the WEATHER will be
Lowering errors
Solution: Improve communication techniques
Belaying errors
Solution: Practice with your belayer, use a backup belayer if needed
Getting lost/stranded
Solution: Know where you are going, bring maps/know how to use them, know what the
weather will be like
Climbing etiquette
Indoor
Outdoor
Equipment strength
Climbing harness
Leg loops: 4100 lbs.
Belay loop: 6000 lbs.
Carabineers
24kN vertical (5400 lbs.)
8kN lateral (1800 lbs.)
Quick draws
22kN (4950 lbs.)
Ropes
Not rated in kN, rated by amount
of hard falls it can take
Commands
Climber: On belay?
Climber: Climbing
Belayer: Belay on
Belayer: Climb on
Climber:
Climber:
Climber:
Climber:
Climber:
Climber:
Belayer:
Belayer:
Belayer:
Belayer:
Belayer:
Belayer:
Up Rope
Take
Slack
Watch me
Lower
Off belay
(no response)
(no response)
(no response)
I got you
Lowering
Belay off
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouldering
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/503418064571654236/