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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Climb OnSafely
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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
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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)
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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
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Overview
Qualified supervisionQualified instructorsPhysical fitnessSafe area or courseEquipment PlanningEnvironmental conditionsDiscipline
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1. Qualified Supervision
Mature and conscientious adult, 21 or overAccepts responsibility for safety of youthCommitted to Climb On Safely procedureTwo adults (one 21+), plus 1 adult / additional 10 youthOne person ARC Standard First Aid / CPR
“Help is Delayed” module desiredEMT, LPN, RN, etc. OK
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2. Qualified Instructors
Over 21Completed 10 hours instructor training
BSA climbing instructorNationally / regionally recognized organizationClimbing schoolCollege-level climbing / rappelling course
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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
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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
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5. Equipment
Proper equipment for size and abilityHelmets, rope and hardware approved by UIAA, CEN, or ASTMEquipment new or instructor providedKeep records on each equipment item
Discard after three hard fallsDiscard after four years
Wear a helmet when more than six feet above ground
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6. PlanningWritten parental consent for climbing/rappellingInform parents / committee of
Climbing / rappelling planSevere weather alternate planOther alternative plans
Secure permits for public and private landUse a qualified climbing instructorInstructor has topo map and weather briefingCell phone or radio is suggested
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7. Environmental Conditions
Instructor responsible for monitoringLoose rockPoisonous plantsWildlifeWeather
Buddy system monitor DehydrationHypothermiaUnusual fear / apprehension
Supervisor — Leave No Trace
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8. Discipline
Participants — know, understand, respect rules and procedures
Teach before the outingReview immediately prior to the activityTeach the reason why
Follow instructor’s directionsBe strict and fair
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Summary
Qualified supervisionQualified instructorsPhysical fitnessSafe area or courseEquipment PlanningEnvironmental conditionsDiscipline
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Questions?