Solo Top Rope

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$245.00 / person

(at 4:1 ratio)
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Add-ons

IAG Cancellation Coverage $12.00

As per our Cancellation Policy, your trip or course is 100% non-refundable after 30 days prior to the trip/course start date. Purchasing this addon will allow you to cancel your trip/course within that 30 day time period for reasons of injury, illness or family emergency, and will provide you with a credit for the full value of your trip/course fee which can be be used on any Island Alpine Guides or Hike Vancouver Island trip or course or trip for up to one year from the start date of the trip/course originally booked.

About


Finding it hard to line up a partner at times and wanting to get out climbing anyway? Top roping solo is a very safe and fun way to get a lot of climbing on your own without a partner. On this course we cover the systems needed top rope solo effectively and safely including anchor construction, soloing devices, managing rope abrasion, back up systems and much more.

Curriculum:
  • Anchor Construction
  • Soloing Devices
  • Managing Rope Abrasion 
  • Back-up Systems
  • and more as time allows

Included in the price

  • 1 day of instruction with an ACMG guide
  • Group technical gear

Not included in the price

  • Personal technical gear (harness, helmet, carabiners, belay devices, climbing shoes – available for rent)
  • Transportation to and from meeting point
  • Food
  • Accommodation

Location


  • Comox Lake Crags (Cumberland). 

Exact meeting details will be provided in a pre-trip email sent one week before your course.

Itinerary


A typical day starts at 09:00 and ends around 17:00. 

Curriculum delivery will depend on the students, the instructor and other factors such as weather and conditions, but below is a general idea of what to expect:

09:00 – Meet at the location specified in your pre-trip email. The instructor will facilitate introductions and hand out any rental items that were purchased as add-ons. You will then sign waivers (please note that anyone under 19 needs to have their waiver ("Informed Consent") signed by a parent or guardian and sent in prior to the course).

The crags are a short hike from the parking lot. You will set up here for the day, progressing through the curriculum at a pace that works for your group. At the end of the day we’ll debrief and return any rental equipment, aiming to finish before 17:00.

Exact meeting details will be provided in a pre-trip email sent one-week prior to your course.

Questions? Check out our FAQ page for details, or send us an email. 


Requirements


This is an intermediate-level course. Prior to registering, participants should have completed an Intro to Rock course (or have equivalent experience with building basic anchors and belaying)

Pre-course homework:

Please ensure you are comfortable with the following basic knots: 


Each of the knots and hitches listed above are hyperlinked to an online learning resource/video for practice.

Questions about the suitability of this course? Send us an email. We’re happy to help you find or customize courses to suit your needs. 

Gear List


Please bring the following items, and reach out if you have any questions. Your instructor will provide all group gear (or “the rack” -- ropes, slings, carabiners, etc.). 

Technical Gear

  • Harness (available as a rental by request)
  • Helmet (available as a rental by request)
  • Belay device & locking carabiner (available as a rental by request)
  • Climbing shoes (available as a rental by request)
  • Chest harness/chest attachment system (participants must have their own chest harness - we do not have rentals)
  • Top Ascender – i.e CAMP Lift (participants must have their own top ascender - we do not have rentals)
  • Bottom Ascender - i.e. Petzl Micro Traxion (participants must have their own bottom ascender - we do not have rentals)

Clothing

  • T-shirt or long-sleeve (ideally loose-fitting)
  • Pants (ideally loose-fitting, tapered at the ankle) 
  • Rain gear (jacket and pants) 
  • Mid-weight insulating jacket 
  • Approach shoes (something that will provide some support on trails to the climb)
  • Toque and/or sun hat 

Other

  • Sunglasses that block 100% UV 
  • Sunscreen 
  • SPF lip balm 
  • Lunch (pre-prepared) and snacks 
  • Water bottle 
  • Notebook and pencil (Rite in the Rain recommended) 
  • 30L backpack 
  • Chalk bag (optional) 
  • Heat packs for chalk bag (optional) 

If you own any additional equipment, you are encouraged to bring it along so that you can learn more about the gear you already own, but it is not necessary. 

Questions? Send us an email or check out our blog for advice on choosing appropriate gear. 

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