Boy Scouts of America Climbing Merit Badge Course

Group Size:

•         Maximum of 10-17 participants, depending on location.
•         Options for larger groups that can be discussed specifically with your group.

What to Expect:

• Instruction in knots, harnesses, communication, belaying, and climbing movement
• Top rope climbing on 4 different routes ranging from beginner to intermediate
• Belaying and Backup Belaying
• Rappel instruction on vertical and overhanging rock faces

Rock Dimensions Equipment/Clothing for Climbing

NECESSARY:

• Small daypack to carry individual and group gear
• 2 or 3 quarts of water (Plastic or unbreakable bottles only; no glass)
• Lunch and snacks
• Rain jacket
• Jacket (pile, fleece, or polyester-filled.)
• Sneakers or lightweight hiking boots
• Loose fitting or stretchy pants to allow for flexibility. Sweat pants, cotton/Lycra blend, etc. are okay, but are not very warm in cold weather. Shorts are fine for warm weather.

Recommendation: Do not wear blue jeans – they restrict movement.

SEASONAL:

• Wool or synthetic hat
• Fingerless gloves
• Several upper body layers and clothing for lower body- Synthetic, silk, or wool base layers are great for cool or wet weather.
• Outer shell for windbreaker
• Extra socks and other clothes to change into for wet weather

OPTIONAL/ MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:

• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Tissues

NROCKS provides: · Harnesses · Helmets · Climbing shoes · Ropes · Hardware (carabiners, belay devices, anchoring equipment, etc.)