Rob Coppolillo – Intro to Trad Climbing

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Rob Coppolillo – Intro to Trad Climbing
Intro to Trad Climbing

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Getting Ready to Climb

Getting Started

Essential Gear
Placing Protection
Being a Competent Leader
Building Anchors
Being a Safe Belayer
Rope Management
Rappelling
Expecting the Unexpected

OVERVIEW
Internationally-certified mountain guides Rob Coppolillo and Marc Chauvin will teach you the fundamentals of trad climbing in this 8-week course. From gear placement and proper belay techniques, to anchoring and managing stuck rope, Intro to Trad Climbing takes the guesswork out of exploring traditionally protected climbs. If you’re a sport climber who wants to add a new dimension to your climbing, a gym climber who wants to explore all that your local trad area has to offer, or a seasoned climber who just wants to revisit the basics, this course is for you.
You’ll Learn

Essential trad-specific gear and accessories
How to place nuts and cams, and critical elements to consider
The lead protection system and how to build it
The NERDSS system and anchor strategies
Belaying fundamentals
Tips and strategies for rope management
Rappelling fundamentals, including rigs and hitches
Tips for dealing with common climbing situations, like getting stuck

INSTRUCTORS

 

Rob Coppolillo

Rob Coppolillo began climbing in the 1980s, sketching up cliffs outside Denver, Colorado, in Chuck Taylors and soccer shorts. Since then, he has climbed throughout North America and Europe, usually in appropriate footwear. He began his guide training in 2007 and earned his international certification in 2014, becoming the 97th American to do so. Having earned a BA in environmental conservation from the University of Colorado, Rob has set up shop in Boulder, where he co-owns Vetta Mountain Guides. He’s also the co-author of The Mountain Guide Manual, with Marc Chauvin. He’s married to an ultra-minx named Rebecca, and the pair have twin boys, Dominic and Luca.
Marc Chauvin

Marc Chauvin has a diverse background in mountaineering. His experience began when he hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1975; soon after, he turned to technical climbing. In 1977, he completed a number of big walls in Yosemite, including an early ascent of El Capitan’s Tangerine Trip. He then began guiding in his home state of New Hampshire and became the director of a local climbing school. He started guiding high-altitude climbs in 1986, including numerous trips to Mount McKinley, Aconcagua, the Himalayas, Ecuador, and Peru. Seeing the need for professional standards in mountain guiding, and wanting to get more information himself, he became involved with the American Mountain Guides Association, helping to develop its rock guide program as well as serving as an instructor and examiner. After 30 years of guiding, he became the third AMGA certified IFMGA Guide, the highest level in guiding. Recently, he co-authored The Mountain Guide Manual, published by Falcon Press. He is a Wilderness First Responder and Technician Class Radio Operator, and has completed the AIARE Level III Avalanche Course and the CAA Professional Level I and 2 Course.