In the spring 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.

23rd of february 2023 19:00 - 21:00
9th of march 2023 19:00 - 21:00
12th of march 2023 9:30 - 16:30

This will be followed by two weekends in Belgium.

The cost for the course will be €170. This includes:

• 3x entrance to Monte Cervino
• The cost of both weekends
• Processing 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
• One nylon sling 120 cm (Like https://www.klimwinkel.nl/beal-sling) or Personal anchor system (petzl connect adjust, camp swing or beal dynaconnexxion)
• One sling 60 cm (Like https://ap.lc/YXGqF)
• A 1 meter length of prusik rope, 5mm thick (like https://www.klimwinkel.nl/edelrid-powerloc-expert-5mm)
• Two hms screwgate carabiners (like https://www.klimwinkel.nl/petzl-attache-screw-lock)

More detailed information about the exact equipment you will need to acquire will follow after you have been admitted to 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. Subscription will close on Friday 27 January 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.