Single pitch course (OV-SP)

In the autumn of 2023, the RSAC will organize a single pitch climbing course. During this course you will learn how to safely climb bolted routes in an outdoor environment. In the following document provided by the NKBV you can find an overview of the skills you will acquire:

2022-11-22 Schema toets klimcursussen NKBV

Bron: https://nkbv.nl/kenniscentrum/inhoud-van-de-sportklimcursussen.html

Can I participate in this course?

To participate in this course you need to fulfil the following requirements:

  • Be a RSAC member
  • Have a toprope certificate
  • Be able to comfortably climb a 5B
  • Be able to attend all climbing lessons and weekends (see dates below)

Before the start of the course you also need to:

  • Be a member of the NKBV (Dutch Mountain Sport Association)
  • Have purchased the NKBV 2023 climbing pass (€15)
  • Have an insurance which covers outdoor climbing (NKBV offers an insurance for €39.95)

Course dates

The start of the course will consist of two evenings and one day at Monte Cervino.

  • The course dates for spring 2025 are not yet defined.

This will be followed by two weekends in Belgium.

Cost

The cost for the course will be is not yet defined. This includes:

  • 3x entrance to Monte Cervino
  • The cost of both weekends
  • Administration costs for the exam
  • Instructor fee
  • Equipment fee

Not included is:

  • NKBV Membership
  • Annual NKBV climbing pass
  • Insurance which covers outdoor climbing
  • Depending on the progress of the group an additional lesson might be organized at Monte Cervino after the first weekend. An entrance ticket for Monte Cervino is €10.50.

You will also need to acquire the following equipment:

If you have questions about the equipment you need to acquire contact Christiaan.

Please do not buy equipment before you have been assigned a place in the course.

Please understand that there is only a limited amount of space for this course, herefore there is not a guarantee that you will be able to participate. Sign-up will close on Friday 7th of July at 23:59 after which you will receive a message whether you will be able to participate in the course.

Where can I sign up?
You can sign up here.