STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Demonstrates a variety of rock climbing techniques such as crack climbing, face climbing, friction, mantling, laybacks, etc.

 II.     Demonstrates knowledge of the history and foundation of rock climbing as part of the mountaineering art.

 III.    Demonstrates proper and safe techniques for rock climbing.

 IV.     Demonstrates the mechanics of descent (rappelling)

 V.      Demonstrates an awareness of sensitivity to the rock environment around them.

 VI.     Demonstrates the fundamentals of outdoor leadership and group management as they relate to rock climbing.

 VII.    Demonstrates good judgment while rock climbing.

 VIII.   Demonstrates beginning to advanced rock climbing techniques

 IX.     Demonstrates knowledge of protecting a lead climber, devices used, and when to apply them.

 X       Demonstrates how a multi-pitch rock climb is performed.

 XI.     Demonstrates belaying and belay escapes.

 XII.    Demonstrates leadership and group management skills for technical activities.

 XIII.   Demonstrate an understanding of rock climbing ethics

 XIV.    Demonstrate leave no trace practices specific for rock climbing

 XV.     Demonstrate methodologies appropriate for teaching various rock climbing skills.

 XVI.    Develop lesson plans for teaching presentations.

 XVII.   Identify group dynamics of rock climbing activities.

 XVIII.  Demonstrate knowledge of the types, applications, and care of rock climbing equipment.

 XIX.    Demonstrate safety requirements for rock climbing activities.

 XX      Demonstrate knowledge of insurance and liability requirements for rock climbing activities.

 XXI.    Demonstrate knowledge of rock climbing and guide certification requirements and ethics.

 XXII.   Demonstrate knowledge of the natural history of specific rock climbing environments.

 XXIII.  Demonstrate knowledge of resource managing agencies and the permit process.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Safe belay technique

 II.     Climbing techniques

 III.    Aspects of bouldering

 IV.     Conditioning, flexibility, and balance

 V.      Top-rope climbing techniques using sling-shot belay and top belay

 VI.     Rappelling techniques.

 VII.    Climbing signals and overall safety.

 VIII.   History of rock climbing and ethics.

 IX.     Rope management and knots.

 X       Rock climbing equipment use, care, and maintenance

 XI.     Fundamentals of outdoor leadership and group handling skills in the backcountry.

 XII.    Using experiences gained through rock climbing to develop judgment relating to outdoor leadership.

 XIII.   Complex top-rope and lead climbing outdoors.

 XIV.    Protection and its use.

 XV.     Multi-pitch climbing techniques

 XVI.    Basic leading

 XVII.   Safety

 XVIII.  Self-rescue

 XIX.    Leadership of technical activities

 XX      Group handling in technical activities

 XXI.    Communication skills

 XXII.   Judgment development

 XXIII.  Teaching methodologies ¿ traditional and experiential

 XXIV.   Lesson plan organization

 XXV.    Leadership styles and techniques

 XXVI.   Group dynamics

 XXVII.  Safety hazards and considerations

 XXVIII. Insurance and liability

 XXIX.   Guide certifications

 XXX     Ethics and professional responsibility

 XXXI.   Interpretive techniques

 XXXII.  Permitting process.

 XXXIII. Leave no trace/minimum impact

 XXXIV.  Logistical considerations