Climb On Safely 1 Climbing Rappelling Great challenge
Climb On Safely 1
Climbing / Rappelling Great challenge — great accomplishment Climbing merit badge Unit rappelling is more dangerous Unit leaders reinforce following directions Climbing instructors give technical direction Good climbers may not be good 3
Resources Instructors — NOLS, WEA, AMGA, REI, EMS, Mountaineers, universities, Project Adventure Topping Out: A BSA Climbing/Rappelling Manual (#3207) Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills Passport to High Adventure (#4310) 4
Recommendations Special training for: Lead climbing Snow and ice climbing Top-rope all council / district activities Cub / Webelos Scouts are encouraged Normally climbing gym Age-appropriate instruction 5
Overview v Qualified supervision v Qualified instructors v Physical fitness v Safe area or course v Equipment v Planning v Environmental conditions v Discipline 6
1. Qualified Supervision Mature and conscientious adult, 21 or over Accepts responsibility for safety of youth Committed to Climb On Safely procedure Two adults (one 21+), plus 1 adult / additional 10 youth One person ARC Standard First Aid / CPR 7
2. Qualified Instructors Over 21 Completed 10 hours instructor training BSA climbing instructor Nationally / regionally recognized organization Climbing school College-level climbing / rappelling course 8
3. Physical Fitness Class 1 medical record (#34414) minimum Adapt supervision, discipline and precautions to individual health conditions Require a physical if problems are identified Inform the climbing instructor of medical conditions 9
4. Safe Area Established / developed site or facility Qualified instructor survey in advance Determine suitability for age, maturity, skill Safely accommodate the number of participants Identify emergency 10
5. Equipment Proper equipment for size and ability Helmets, rope and hardware approved by UIAA, CEN, or ASTM Equipment new or instructor provided Keep records on each equipment item Discard after three hard falls Discard after four years 11
6. Planning Written parental consent for climbing/rappelling Inform parents / committee of Climbing / rappelling plan Severe weather alternate plan Other alternative plans Secure permits for public and private land Use a qualified climbing instructor Instructor has topo map and weather 12
7. Environmental Conditions Instructor responsible for monitoring Loose rock Poisonous plants Wildlife Weather Buddy system monitor Dehydration Hypothermia Unusual fear / apprehension Supervisor — Leave No Trace 13
8. Discipline Participants — know, understand, respect rules and procedures Teach before the outing Review immediately prior to the activity Teach the reason why Follow instructor’s directions Be strict and fair 14
Summary v Qualified supervision v Qualified instructors v Physical fitness v Safe area or course v Equipment v Planning v Environmental conditions v Discipline 15
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