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=E. Field Trip = | =E. Field Trip = | ||
There are 13 climbing activities that are usually done in the field (6x belay, 3x climb, 3x rappel, 1x harnessing). Your MBC and/or local scout camp should have information on facilities and outdoor areas available for use. This is best done over several field trips. | |||
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<b>Req #8: Harnesses.</b> Correctly put on a commercially made climbing harness. | |||
<br><b>Req #9: Belaying.</b> Do the following: | |||
** Explain the importance of belaying climbers and rappellers and when it is necessary. | |||
** Belay three different climbers ascending a rock face or climbing wall. | |||
** Belay three different rappellers descending a rock face or climbing wall using a top rope. | |||
<br><b>Req #10: Climbing.</b> | |||
** Show the correct way to tie into a belay rope. | |||
** Climb at least three different routes on a rock face or climbing wall, demonstrating good technique and using verbal signals with belayer. | |||
<br><b>Req #11: Rappelling.</b> | |||
** Using a carabiner and a rappel device, secure your climbing harness to a rappel rope. | |||
** Tie in to a belay rope set up to protect rappellers. | |||
** Rappel down three different rock faces or three rappel routes on a climbing wall. Use verbal signals to communicate with a belayer, and demonstrate good rappelling technique. | |||
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= F. Extra Credit = | = F. Extra Credit = | ||