Please Note: These Guidelines may be modified at any time. Check with the Equipment Manager for latest information
ANYBODY CAN HAVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT: THIS INCLUDES HARNESSES AND HELMETS.
For the purpose of checking out gear, we divide all climbers into three categories:

Novice: (must have Advanced Climber supervision to check out climbing equipment)

  • UCMC Member in Good Standing
  • Minimum Experience
  • Demonstrate Ability to Properly Tie Knots Needed for Climbing.
  • Deomonstrate Ability to Properly Wear Seat Harness
  • Must Climb With "Advanced Climber" on 1:1 ratio
-or-Participate in Official Course of Another Established OrganizationIntermediate: (can check out Top Rope gear without supervision)

  • UCMC Member in Good Standing
  • Demonstrated Novice Skill
  • Graduate of UCMC Beginners Climbing Course or Equivalent
Advanced Climber: (can check out Lead Climbing gear)

  • UCMC Member in Good Standing
  • Demonstrated Intermediate Skills
  • Demonstrated Lead Climbing Ability
  • Demonstrated Trip Organization and Support Ability
  • Responsible to Communicate with Gear Manager on Outgoing Trip Lists