2025 COPE Trainings: Foundation level 1 COPE & Climbing

Camp Mountaineer | Morgantown, WV

The initial introductory course designed to teach basic instructor skills required to support the COPE and Climbing programs at Camp Mountaineer. Course will include basic knots, artificial structure rigging, site and equipment inspections, introduction to natural rock rigging, basic administrative functions, universal access, belay and spotting techniques, dealing with fear, and emergency procedures.

See "2025 COPE & Climbing Training Schedule" in the attachments section of this page for a full catalog of COPE and Climbing trainings offered in 2025 in the Mountaineer Area Council. 

Cost:  $30
(includes course materials, food, campsite for overnight stay)

Prequisites: 

• must be at least age 16
• must be currently registered in the BSA
• must bring a current BSA Annual Health & Medical Record (Parts A & B)