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

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:

• Climbing Shoes
• Climbing Harness
• 1x nylon sling 120 cm or a Personal anchor system (Petzl Connect Adjust, Petzl Dual Connect Adjust, Camp Swing or Beal Dynaconnexxion)
• 1x nylon sling 60 cm or Petzl Dual Connect Adjust
• 1x 1 meter length of prusik rope, 5mm thick
• 2x HMS screwgate carabiners

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.