BCEP 2020: Lecture 1

Activity Notes

This is the first BCEP Lecture: Click on this link to LiveStream the lecture starting at 6:30pm

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Week 01 Video links

Belay From Below  

Belay From Above

Rappelling

Clipping Through Protection (no audio) 

No audio used during lecture:

Belay From Below Overview (no audio)

Belay From Above Overview (no audio)

MODULE 5— INTRODUCTION TO ROCK CLIMBING

Demonstrate proper hand technique and correct setup and use of belay device. MAZ, 178-187

Demonstrate proper anchor connection with personal pro and clove hitch and belay setup for top rope or top of pitch belay. MAZ

Demonstrate proper device setup and sequence for rappelling. p. 204-222

Use proper body & hand position and techniques while rappelling. p. 215-221

Demonstrate proper voice command sequences while rappelling. p. 215-221

Provide a fireman’s belay. p.219

Describe techniques used basic 5th class climbing (body position, lie back, mantle, etc.) p. 227-250

Demonstrate proper technique for up and down climbing on low 5th class terrain. p. 227-250

Identify the proper locations to connect to an anchor (shelf or masterpoint). MAZ

Attach to an anchor with personal pro and clove hitch. MAZ

Tie into the end of the rope for top rope climbing. p.157

Use proper voice commands with a belayer in top rope climbing. MAZ

Connect to a horizontal or vertical fixed line with a prusik. p. 161, 267-268

Pass protection on a fixed line. MAZ + p.268

Set up an autoblock for a rappel. p.218-219 and 162-163