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Climb On Safely

Climb On Safely. 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 instructors. Resources.

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Climb On Safely

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  1. Climb OnSafely

  2. 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 instructors

  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 • Size-appropriate equipment

  5. Qualified supervision Qualified instructors Physical fitness Safe area or course Equipment Planning Environmental conditions Discipline Overview

  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 • “Help is Delayed” module desired • EMT, LPN, RN, etc. OK

  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 evacuation route in advance

  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 • Wear a helmet when more than six feet above ground

  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 briefing • Cell phone or radio is suggested

  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. Qualified supervision Qualified instructors Physical fitness Safe area or course Equipment Planning Environmental conditions Discipline Summary

  15. Questions?

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