Intro to Climbing Systems: Rope & Harness Climbing
(1-Day Class)
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Registration Opens January 2025
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Intro to Climbing Systems
Learn how to set up and use a basic work-positioning system for ascent, descent, and suspension at-height. This introduction to climbing systems covers knot tying skills and a variety of practical knots and hitches. You will learn about equipment used for personal life-support and how to form a functional climbing system.
Course work covers:
- Selecting proper rope, equipment, and harness
- Assortment of practical and functional knots & hitches
- Configuring & tying a climbing system
- Variations & personalizing your climbing system
- Proper operation of the climbing system
- Ascent techniques and aids
Students will learn how to tie their own climbing system and test it out in our climbing classroom. Having the ability to physically climb on your system allows for the undertsanding how different configurations and components influence the functioning of the system.
Learn how to set up and use a basic work-positioning system for ascent, descent, and suspension at-height. This introduction to climbing systems covers knot tying skills and a variety of practical knots and hitches. You will learn about equipment used for personal life-support and how to form a functional climbing system.
Course work covers:
- Selecting proper rope, equipment, and harness
- Assortment of practical and functional knots & hitches
- Configuring & tying a climbing system
- Variations & personalizing your climbing system
- Proper operation of the climbing system
- Ascent techniques and aids
Students will learn how to tie their own climbing system and test it out in our climbing classroom. Having the ability to physically climb on your system allows for the undertsanding how different configurations and components influence the functioning of the system.
Our climbing classroom has personal work stations
All equipment needed during class is provided, so there is no need to purchase your own gear ahead of time. You will be introduced to an assortment of equipment to provide an understanding of options and modifications that best suit your needs and will be of benefit when you are ready to purchase your own equipment.
The climbing system covered in class is suited for use in ascending to, remaining suspended at, and controlled descent from points at-height. It functions as a rope- or work-positioning system and is different from other rope systems; such as the fall arrest system and equipment used in rock climbing.
The basic rope & harness climbing system provides for relatively simple ascent/descent capability in situations the lay-person might encounter; such as when hanging hammocks or swings, saddle hunting, or in instances where a rope-positioning system might provide a level of safety while above the ground.
This class covers the climbing system without consideration of the climbing structure. Climbing structures are not covered in this class. The class is intended for people who are able to determine if the structure and supporting point are proper and adequate for use. Prior to registering, read the notice below.
The climbing system covered in class is suited for use in ascending to, remaining suspended at, and controlled descent from points at-height. It functions as a rope- or work-positioning system and is different from other rope systems; such as the fall arrest system and equipment used in rock climbing.
The basic rope & harness climbing system provides for relatively simple ascent/descent capability in situations the lay-person might encounter; such as when hanging hammocks or swings, saddle hunting, or in instances where a rope-positioning system might provide a level of safety while above the ground.
This class covers the climbing system without consideration of the climbing structure. Climbing structures are not covered in this class. The class is intended for people who are able to determine if the structure and supporting point are proper and adequate for use. Prior to registering, read the notice below.
NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL STUDENTS & PARENTS/GUARDIANS
The Intro to Climbing Systems course does NOT cover the skills and knowledge needed to inspect and assess whether the structure you intend to climb is appropriate and safe for climbing or supporting a rope climbing system. It is the climber's responsibility to identify hazards and determine whether a structure is capable of supporting the dynamic and static forces exerted during climbing. Consult a professional to determine whether your intended structure is capable of supporting your climbing system. (e.g. contact an I.S.A. Certified Arborist or A.S.C.A. Registered Consulting Arborist if your intent is to climb a certain tree.)
Treetop Explorer, LLC utilizes a variation of a basic climbing system in our facilitated events and provide assisted control for climbers when descending. We also have a level of knowledge, experience, and technical understanding that enables us to inspect our support structures (climbing trees) and assess & address potential hazards prior to every climb. Understanding the equipment and tying a proper climbing system accounts for a small percentage of the risks that people are exposed to when climbing at-height, and particularly when climbing living trees.
If your intent is to learn how to climb trees on your own for recreation, exploration, or occupation, we recommend our Beginning Tree Climbing 2-day course. That course also covers tree physiology, inspection, hazard assessment, tree entry, work-positioning, movement around the canopy, installing climbing systems when aloft, and self-rescue; none of which is covered in this Intro to Climbing Systems course.
The Intro to Climbing Systems course does NOT cover the skills and knowledge needed to inspect and assess whether the structure you intend to climb is appropriate and safe for climbing or supporting a rope climbing system. It is the climber's responsibility to identify hazards and determine whether a structure is capable of supporting the dynamic and static forces exerted during climbing. Consult a professional to determine whether your intended structure is capable of supporting your climbing system. (e.g. contact an I.S.A. Certified Arborist or A.S.C.A. Registered Consulting Arborist if your intent is to climb a certain tree.)
Treetop Explorer, LLC utilizes a variation of a basic climbing system in our facilitated events and provide assisted control for climbers when descending. We also have a level of knowledge, experience, and technical understanding that enables us to inspect our support structures (climbing trees) and assess & address potential hazards prior to every climb. Understanding the equipment and tying a proper climbing system accounts for a small percentage of the risks that people are exposed to when climbing at-height, and particularly when climbing living trees.
If your intent is to learn how to climb trees on your own for recreation, exploration, or occupation, we recommend our Beginning Tree Climbing 2-day course. That course also covers tree physiology, inspection, hazard assessment, tree entry, work-positioning, movement around the canopy, installing climbing systems when aloft, and self-rescue; none of which is covered in this Intro to Climbing Systems course.
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