AXIS ADVENTURES ROCK CLIMBING PROGRAMS Climbing is about the mind, body and soul. In the vertical plain we must combine all attributes, weather we are training with a goal in mind, or spending time gaining the experience to make sound decisions. Our programs are designed to complement our guest’s abilities and desires. To excel personally in the vertical arena together we must have a complete understanding of the inherent risks and outcomes of each situation. These risks are assessed based on climbing goals and decision processes, which ultimately leads to a successful climbing experience. Axis Adventures will consult with each individual to provide the best program application to meet one’s goals and desires. BEGINNER PROGRAMS Beginner programs are designed to provide our climbing guests the experience of the vertical plain without the time and level of commitment that is required in more demanding instructional programs. Our guests will enjoy climbing and learning the basic fundamentals in a short period of time.
INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Rock Climber Instructor Programs are designed with total commitment to our guest’s climbing goals in mind. Programs vary in length and are only limited by the desires of the individual. Programs focus on Safety, Climbing Techniques, Equipment, Protection, Top Rope Systems, Anchoring, Running Belays, Seconding, and The Decision Making Process. Programs can be also be customized to meet your needs and previous experience.
GUIDES Guiding programs are unique by providing our guests with the opportunity to climb specific climbs or routes anywhere in the world. You may hire a guide that is experienced in the desired area where you would like to climb for the ultimate experience. Climbers must have the basic fundamentals and experience in climbing. Axis Adventures Rock Climbing Levels of Training and Learning Objectives Axis Adventures curriculum of instruction is progressive by design. We have established our training programs based on decades of experience and education. The Climbing environment is progressive by nature and requires you to advance and achieve throughout your experience. Experience leads to competency, which leads to confidence and ability. Our Rock Climbing programs are based on levels of training and experience. This allows our guests to be placed in an appropriate tier and continue along a training path that will advance the individuals to meet his/her goals. The traditional Climbing path leads a climber through Top Roping, to Lead Climber, and finally Leading Climbs. In the following descriptions, you can establish your self based on your skills and experience. Together we can facilitate your climbing aspirations. TIER ONE Typically for first time climbers. We spend the day introducing basic climbing knots, equipment, techniques, and safety. Our Instructors are committed to providing you with a complete understanding of the basics of Rock climbing. One day program. TIER TWO In our Tier Two program, we focus our attention on the fundamentals of climbing. We apply the basics learned in Tier One and re-enforce them with a more in-depth understanding in anchor systems, rope management, belaying techniques, knots and hitches. Basic climbing techniques are required to move over stone effectively and efficiently. Two day program. TIER THREE Top Roping systems are the foundation for almost all of our climbing adventures. Tier Three is were our guests gain the ability to become an independent climber. Independence leads to practice, and practice and experience lead to competency and confidence, while setting the individual up for the next levels of climbing. We provide you with three days of instruction in anchors, rope systems, belay techniques, proper equipment application, and safe top rope systems. Also, you will be provided ample time to climb on the top rope systems that you create yourself. This also provides for you the confidence to climb on systems you and your partner set up. Three day program. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
TIER FOUR Basic self and climber rescue program This program is designed to provide you the basic techniques required to escape your belay and rescue the lead climber by direct aid or by tying off and activating a rescue. We will also introduce you to basic first-aid kits that individuals should carry in certain climbing environments. TIER FIVE Advance rock climbing focuses attention on leading and following for single pitch, multi-pitch trad climbs, or sport climbs. We spend three days climbing in the traditional sense, “from the ground up”. Our instructors focus their attention on one’s ability to support the leader. Key skills include rope and belay management techniques, gear placement and retrieval on the running belay system, route finding and rappelling. Three day program. TIER SIX This section is all about leading the climb. We now combine all of the fundamentals and skills that our guests have accumulated over the previous five tiers and apply them to the “Sharp and of the Rope.” Axis will spend a minimum of three days working issues that confront the lead climber. The art of leading is considering what your level of risk is at any moment. There are a multitude of factors that contribute to risk. As a lead climber, it is your responsibility to accept the risk and lead the climb comfortably and safely. We will consider the following and apply them directly to your training evolution: route finding, racking gear, placing gear, run-out situations, constructing belay systems, the running belay system, rappelling, and the mind set that is crucial to success. Learning Objectives for Advance Climbing.
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