This is the Lead Belay course that occurs as part of ICS, and is run in coordination with Planet Granite in downtown Portland.

Activity Notes

ICS Lead Belay Course (this course is only for current ICS students)

Location: Stoneworks Climbing Gym

Instructor: Juan Rodriguez

Skills taught: 

  • Understanding the parts and function of the GriGri
  • Learning principles of safe belaying with a GriGri including feeding and taking in slack
  • Understanding belayer positioning
  • Understanding commands and communication 
  • Understanding and practice of catching lead climber falls
  • Scenario discussions (weight differences, catching low falls)
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