Great Rivers Council Climbing Wall Level I & Level II Certification Course

• Gear Inspection & Management
• Anchoring
• Bouldering
• Climbing Skills & Techniques
• Belaying
• Safety & Emergency Procedures
• How to run a Great Rivers Council Climbing Wall Event

This event is FREE, but you must register to attend:  Please bring your own meals, snacks, drinks. 

Registering for Level I certification allows you to sign up for Session 1a and Session 1b.  Level II Certification (Session 2) may be selected in the drop-down menu when you register for level I. 

Prerequisites for the course:

• Must be 21 years of age or soon will be
• BSA-registered adult (See https://beascout.scouting.org to register)
• Take BSA Climb On Safely Training online (https://myscouting.scouting.org/)
• Review Climb On Safely Guide at (https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/cope/climb-on-safely/)
• Physically able to belay a climber

Equipment

• All Necessary Climbing equipment will be provided (ropes, harnesses, carabineers, helmets, shoes, etc.)
• You may use your own personal helmet and/or harness once approved by COPE and Climbing Staff

Optional Equipment

• Pair of Leather Gloves
• Climbing Shoes

Must Bring the following Classroom Supplies:

• 3 Ring Binder for Handouts
• Notetaking Material (Notepad and Pen or Pencil)