Council Rock School District Bucks County, Pa

Outdoor Pursuits: Traversing/ Rock

Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in a variety of  I can properly belay & spot my partner. motor skills & movement patterns  I can properly clip/ tie in & wear a harness. Standard 2: Applies knowledge of concepts, principles,  I can define terminology related to climbing & and tactics related to movement & performance. equipment.  I can use proper commands to communicate. Standard 3: Individual demonstrates the knowledge &  I can recognize when I can use care & legs to allow skills to achieve & maintain a health-enhancing level of recovery & prolong endurance while climbing. physical activity & fitness. Standard 4: Exhibits responsible personal & social  I can demonstrate proper safety protocol to ensure a behavior that respects self & others. safe climbing environment.  I can be active & prepared for daily physical activity. Standard 5: Recognizes the value of physical activity for  I can recognize the value of physical activity in this health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/ or self-selected course. social interaction.

Equipment Helmet- Head covering used to protect climbers head. - An arrangement of several pieces of gear set up to support the weight of a belay or top rope. Belay Device- A mechanical device used to create friction when by putting bends in the rope. Examples: ATC, Gri Gri Daisy Chain- A special purpose type of sling with multiple sewn, or tied, loops used to anchor the belayer to the ground. Harness- A safety device that is worn around the legs and waist of both the climber and belayer. This is used to attach the climber to the rope and the belayer to the rope and ground. Locking carabineer- A carabineer with a locking gate, to prevent accidental release of the rope. Rope- A basic item of climbing equipment that physically connects the climber to the belayer.

Technique Backup Belayer- The person in the rock-climbing process that is working with the primary belayer to belay the rope and to help communicate with the climber. Belayer- The person in the rock-climbing process that is directly tied into the belay device and the daisy chain. They are communicating directly with the climber and the back-up belayer. Belay- To protect a roped climber from falling by passing the rope through, or around, any type of friction enhancing belay device. Before belay devices were invented, the rope was simply passed around the belayer’s hips to create friction. Match- To use one hold for two limbs, or to switch limbs on a particular hold. Route- The path of a particular climb usually marked by type in a gym. - A method of protection commonly used during or traversing. The spotter stands beneath the climber, ready to absorb the energy of a fall and direct him away from any hazards. Traverse- To climb in a horizontal direction. Safety- Climber double checks belayer setup while belayer double checks climber’s harness and tie/ clip in.

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Council Rock School District Bucks County, Pa

Outdoor Pursuits: Traversing/ Holds Hold- A place to temporarily cling, grip, jam, press, or stand in the process of climbing. Jug Hold- A large, easily held hold. Also known simply as a jug. Crimp- Hold you need to pinch. Sloper- No pocket to drip, more surface area is needed to increase pull on this hold. Under Cling- Pocket is on the bottom of the hold, easiest to use from above.

Commands Climber: Belay- Asking if the belayer is ready. Belayer: Belay on- Command called by the belayer to confirm belay has been applied to climbing rope. Climber: Climbing- Let belayer know you are ready to climb. Belayer: Climb on- Allowing climber to begin the route. Climber: Permission to fall- Asking to make sure belayer is ready to support climbers weight. Belayer: Fall Away- Telling climber to release the wall and hold the rope to decend. Climber: Take- Climber asking for a rest, belayer holds them at that location.

Strategies  Every climber should be able to tie a figure 8, tie in, and belay with an ATC (or grigri)  Proper spotting for traverse climber to keep them from hitting head or neck.  Add pictures of proper Figure 8 tie in and ATC set up.

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