Description

What is Advanced Big Wall Climbing?

Building on the fundamentals from Big Wall Course 1, this advanced course focuses on the complex systems and techniques needed for multi-day ascents and more challenging big wall routes.

Course Focus

This course takes your big wall skills to the next level, preparing you for longer, more committing routes and teaching advanced systems for efficiency and safety.

What Will We Learn?

Advanced Aid Techniques

• Complex aid climbing scenarios
• Efficient progression on difficult terrain
• Advanced placement techniques
• Managing steep and blank sections
  

  Portaledge Systems

• Portaledge setup and breakdown
• Living systems on the wall
• Bivy management and considerations
• Weather management strategies
  

  Advanced Wall Systems

• Multi-pitch hauling strategies
• Complex hauling solutions
• Simultaneous climbing techniques
• Rope management for longer routes
  

  Safety and Rescue

• Big wall specific rescue techniques
• Managing emergencies on the wall
• Retreat systems and strategies
• Route planning and risk management
  

  Strategy and Planning

• Creating detailed route topos
• Resource management on the wall
• Timing and scheduling strategies
• Decision making in complex situations

Prerequisites

• Completion of Big Wall Course 1
• Experience with basic aid climbing
• Multiple multi-pitch trad routes completed
• Good physical fitness and endurance

Duration

Two full days (16 hours total instruction)

Location

Selected advanced climbing areas suitable for complex big wall techniques.

Equipment Needed

Personal Gear

• Same as BW1, plus:
• Personal aid climbing gear if owned
• Multi-day pack
• Headlamp with spare batteries
  

  The Climbing Company Provides

• All specialized big wall equipment
• Portaledge systems
• Advanced aid gear
• Ropes and technical equipment
• Training materials