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This fun one-hour Top Rope Belay Class is free and mandatory for anyone wishing to climb the 30′ tall Top Rope Wall with UC Berkeley RecWell Adventures.
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Cost: FREE
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Location: Recreational Sports Facility
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Class Notes:
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This class will cover the following topics: – Proper harness fitting – Tying in as a climber / Clipping in as a belayer / Safety & Partner Checks – PBUS / Lowering Techniques – Belay Zone / Belay Commands & Communication
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This orientation will provide you with all of the necessary information to pass our test, but passing the test is not guaranteed if the staff member does not feel that you are ready to belay someone else unsupervised.
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If you do not pass the test the first time, go home and practice, and return in the next day or two to take the test again.
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Please arrive on time as we will not allow you to join if you are late. Please arrive having already watched the safety orientation video and passed the safety orientation test. Please pick up climbing shoes from the equipment checkout desk in the locker room before arriving to save time.
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This fun one-hour Top Rope Belay Class is free and optional for those who wish to improve their climbing technique.
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Cost: FREE
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Location: Recreational Sports Facility
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Class Notes:
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This class will cover the following topics: Hands, Feet, Footwork, Body Positioning, and Route Reading.
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During this course, participants will get the opportunity to put their new skills to practice and get feedback from our UC Berkeley Adventures Team.
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If you do not pass the test the first time, go home and practice, and return in the next day or two to take the test again.
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Please arrive on time as we will not allow you to join if you are late. Please arrive having already watched the safety orientation video and passed the safety orientation test. Please pick up climbing shoes from the equipment checkout desk in the locker room before arriving to save time.
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Guided Climbing Day is a 4 hour a relaxing staff-supervised opportunity to climb outside without formal instruction. This program emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and access to local outdoor climbing areas, with all technical equipment provided.
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Cost: $60 for Students & $80 for Non-Students
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Location: Berkeley Hills
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Class Notes:
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All gear is provided and no experience is necessary
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