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.

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.

  • Sunday 17th of September 9:30 - 16:30
  • Thursday 21st of September 19:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday 5th of October 19:00 - 22:00

This will be followed by two weekends in Belgium.

  • 23th/25th of September at Pont-à-Lesse
  • 7th/8th of October at Pont-à-Lesse
Cost

The cost for the course will be €170. 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.