Multi pitch course 2024
In May and June of 2024, the RSAC will organise a multi pitch climbing course. This course will teach you how to safely climb routes outside of multiple rope lengths.
Can I participate in this course?
To participate in this course you need to fulfil the following requirements:
- Be a RSAC member
- Have a certificate for outdoor climbing (OV single pitch)
- 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 2024 climbing pass (€15)
- Have an insurance which covers outdoor climbing (NKBV offers an insurance for €41.95)
Course dates
The course will consist of a theory evening, 1 day and 2 evenings at Monte Cervino, and 2 climbing weekends in Belgium:
- Wednesday 8th of May 18:30 - 21:30
- Sunday 12th of May 13:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday 15th of May 18:30 - 21:30
- Weekend 18th and 19th of May
- Wednesday 22nd of May 18:30 - 21:30
- Weekend 1st and 2nd of June
The cost for the course will be €180,-. 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
You will also need to acquire the following equipment:
- Climbing Shoes
- Climbing Harness
- Climbing Helmet
- 1x nylon sling 120 cm or a Personal anchor system (Petzl Connect Adjust, Petzl Dual Connect Adjust, Camp Swing or Beal Dynaconnexxion)
- 1x thin sling 120 cm (not the same as the previous sling!)
- 6x screwgate carabiners of which at least 3 are HMS
- 5mm prusik rope with the following lengths: 1m, 3m, and 5m (pick a different color for each length)
- ATC Guide or other tuber with guide mode
The following equipment is also strongly recommended, but not required:
If you have questions about the equipment you need to acquire contact Christiaan or Lianne.
Please do not buy equipment before you have been assigned a place in the course. We might also have discount codes for you.
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 the 26th of March 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.