Multipitch Efficiency
So you’ve got some multipitch climbing under your belt but are wondering how to climb more efficiently. If you want to minimize time at belays and, in general, get your pitch times down to get to the top with more energy and quicker, this course is for you. Climbing efficiently on a multipitch rock climb can mean the difference between being back on the ground in time to watch the beautiful sunset or running out of water, topping out in the dark, and spending all night getting back down.
What We’ll Cover
What to put in the pack (hint: it’s not the whole kitchen sink)
Gear and rope selection for the objective
Hauling packs
Belay management & transitions
Tips & tricks to boost speed and efficiency
Details
Length — 8 hours
Location — Lover’s Leap, Joshua Tree, Red Rock, Tahquitz Rock
Cost — $250 per person or $350 for 1:1 instruction
Prerequisites — You should be able to lead 5.7 trad before taking this course.
— You should be familiar with basic multipitch systems.