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This course is designed for anyone looking to expand their skills and tackle longer, more complex routes that require multiple pitches. Multi-pitch climbing involves climbing a route that is longer than a single rope length, with each section known as a pitch. This type of climbing requires advanced rope management, anchor building and communication skills. Located at Windsor Crag in Christchurch. Dates, Location and Timings:
- 19th and 20th December 2026
- 8am - 4pm daily
- Location: Port Hills
- Lead Instructor: Nick Hanafin
Pre-requisites:
NZAC Members only. Non-members can gain membership with the club through NZAC HQ
Under 18 must have parental/guardian permission and must be at least 16 to attend.
This course is suitable for those who have a sport climbing background - know how to sport lead climb, lead belay and abseil (this is NOT a beginners course).
What will be taught:
- Multi-pitch sport leading
- Setting anchors for multipitch
- Managing the anchor station
- Swinging leads
- Belaying consideration including guide mode
- Multipitch descents
- Rope management.
- Self rescue techniques
- Lowering from guide mode
- 3:1 assisted hoist to get through tough sections
- Emergency lowering situation.
Equipment Required (You must provide the below)
- Harness
- Climbing helmet
- Rock shoes
- ATC type belay device (with guide mode)
- Large locking biner
- Personal safety/anchor chain
- 3 x locking biner
- Short ( 1.3 to 1.4 metre total untied length )
- Large (1.9 metres total untied length) prusik
- 120cm sewn sling,
- Snapgate biner
Equipment can be purchased at Aspiring Safety, Bivouac or Further Faster and all give NZAC members discounts.
Cost
$275 will cover two days of instruction at a 1:4 ratio by qualified, experienced Instructors, quick draws, ropes and anchor setup equipment.
Visit our website to sign up https://www.canterburywestlandalpineclub.org.nz/courses/sport-multi-pitch-course
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Event venue
Canterbury Westland Section, New Zealand Alpine Club, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New Zealand
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