Climb/Belay Wall

This group of 6 scouts will first be tested on their ability to do the following: 

• • to tie a figure-8 follow through.
  • to load a brake-assist belay device.
  • to belay using the PBUS technique without a climber, yet. 

The scouts will be paired up in teams of 2 (climber & belayer) based on matching weight:

• • They will demonstrate their climbing ability and belaying ability. 
  • Each pair will have an instructor/adult scout backup belaying and/or setting a safety knot. 

If the scouts complete the 3 climbs/belays in time, they are welcome to: 

• Continue to belay each other
  • Those 14 and older will not need a back-up belayer. 
• Climb on auto belay routes. 
• Take a rest before the repel portion. 
• Scouts are NOT required to get to the top of a climb for their climb to count. Assuming they are comfortable climbing at least 15 ft, that is acceptable. 

• Scouts that struggle getting up the wall, will be encouraged to take a 1 take max in order to help make sure they have time to complete their climbs.  
• If the scouts complete the 3 repels in time, they are welcome to climb on autobelays or take a rest before the climb/belay portion. 
• Scouts are NOT required to make it to the top of the wall. Our ÜG instructor will do their best to find appropriate climbs for each scout. 
  • Scouts repelling still get experience belaying if it is 15 ft or 50ft.