Rock+climbing

=**ROCKCLIMBING**= For this unit we will be practicing some basic but essential skills needed for safety and enjoyment while rockclimbing.

What we will cover
 * Overview of equipment and climbing
 * How to put on a harness and check that it is safely done up.
 * How to tie a double threaded figure 8 into a harness as a climber
 * How to attach and use a carabiner and ATC (air traffic controller) as a belayer.
 * How to perform safety checks of the climber, belayer and attachment of rope to rock.
 * How to Belay
 * How to climb


 * KNOTS**: this is a fabulous website where you can practice your knots using the animated software. The knot we will be using is the figure 8 which we will tie and then re thread when we are tying in as a climber. We will practice these in class but it is always good to get extra practice!

Animated knots