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CERTIFICATION
Aribira is certified by Rio’s
State Climbing Federation, FEMERJ
AID
CLIMBING
This
course is designed to introduce the climber to the technical
skills needed on an aid climb as well as the use of
a variety of gear that include pitons, copperheads,
nuts, ascenders, pulleys, aiders etc.
Participants will practice techniques required for modern
aid climbing, including placing gear, cleaning, jugging,
traverses, pendulums, hauling, hammering pitons and
heads and swinging leads.
Focus will be on clean aid.
PRE-REQUISISTES
Leading experience is required.
An assessment of your past experience with Aribira is
required.
Aribira past students are welcomed to joining this course.
COURSE DETAILS
Class Size:
Minimum : 01
Maximum : 04
Duration:
04 field classes
No. of Hours:
12 hrs.
Location of Classes:
Mountains in Rio, with at least 3 different aid
crags.
Equipments Supplied:
All climbing gear.
Equipments Required:
Students must bring their
own Shoes (can be rented from Aribira) and Harness.
Classes:
held any day of the week, weather permitting.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Extensive safety instructions.
Choosing a climb, planning and preparing.
Rope management
Psychological factors and energy conservation
Aid and Trad. Equipment
Cleaning "hammered and clean" protection
Organizing Belays
Gear Placement with and without a hammer
Dynamic and running belay
Sound judgment and decision making
Fixed line ascension with a jumar
TRANSPORTATION
The
course fee includes transportation to and from your
hotel in Zona Sul of Rio to Urca.
A surcharge fee and special
arrangements need to be arranged for clients staying
in Santa Teresa or Barra da Tijuca.
Leading experience is required.
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