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Climbing Policy

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 Organization

Intermediate: (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 or Trad 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
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  • About
    • Our Mission & Contacts
    • Equipment
    • History
  • Activities
    • Calendar and Sign Ups
    • Meetings
    • Plan a Trip
  • Join Us
    • Forms
    • Email List
  • Photo Gallery
  • Goosedown Gazette
  • Scholarships
    • Contribute
    • Earn It
    • Experiences
    • Questions