OPP Climbing & Mountaineering Courses
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First class attendance is REQUIRED! Please read our enrollment and first day attendance policies.
TOPICS/RESOURCES
anchors

belaying & spotting
belay escape - pdf

belay escape - video

body positioning

crack climbing
floor anchors
footwork
forces in leader falls
gear guide
handholds & grips
knots for climbing
preventing injuries
movement principles
signals/commands
stretching
training for climbing

 

PEOL 242 - Bouldering

This course emphasizes climbing movement, bouldering techniques, protocols and safety.
 course documents

PEOL 251 - Rock Climbing 1

This course focuses on safety skills (e.g. belaying, equipment use, knots) and learning the basics of climbing and rappelling.
 course documents

PEOL 252 - Rock Climbing 2

The focus of this intermediate course is on improving fitness and developing climbing technique. Please read our skill requirements and participation policies before enrolling!
 course documents

PEOL 331 - Rock Climbing 3

This 2-credit course introduces participants to outdoor rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park, with emphasis on gear placement and anchor building. Introductory rescue techniques (e.g. belay escapes, ascending a fixed rope) are introduced at our indoor rescue facility on campus.
 course documents

PEOL 341 - Introduction to Lead Climbing

Conducted at Skinner's Butte columns, this course covers the basics of traditional lead climbing techniques with emphasis on gear placement and anchor management.
 course documents

PEOL 399 - Sport Climbing

This course emphasizes leading bolted routes and is conducted at our indoor climbing wall. Reuires Rock Climbing 3 or equivalent experience and Instructor consent.
course description and schedule
readings and resources

PEOL 288/361 - Mountaineering Preparation and Outing

Mountaineering Preparation and Outing courses are conducted in spring term andrequire instructor consent to register. Wilderness Survival and Backpacking 1 or equivalent experience are also required.
course details and documents
readings and lectures

PEOL 399 - Route Setting - new for SPRING 2013

Routesetting is a course for students interested in learning how to configure and set routes on an indoor climbing wall. Topics include designing routes, selecting and sequencing holds, taping protocols, and rigging techniques for setting in vertical environments.
course documents
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