At Altitude, safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure that you have an enjoyable and secure climbing experience. Before diving into how to overcome your fear of falling, it’s important to understand and adhere to a few fundamental safety principles.

Belaying and safety basics:
While our course focuses on overcoming fear of falling, it does contain some tips on belaying practices. However, it’s essential to reinforce your knowledge of safety fundamentals if you’re new to climbing, whether that’s top roping in the gym or leading outdoors. Be sure you are well-versed in belaying safety and techniques, including how to tie in properly, giving a “soft catch” and managing weight differences between the climber and belayer.

For outdoor lead climbing, understanding how to place quickdraws, build an anchor, and safely retrieve your gear is indispensable. If you need to update your safety knowledge, your best resource is a qualified instructor who can provide in-person demonstrations of all you need to know.

Bouldering safely:
Outdoor bouldering introduces more variables than indoors, such as uneven surfaces and weather conditions. Use adequate crash pads, arrange them strategically, and have a spotter to guide your falls whenever possible. Be mindful of the natural environment and adhere to local guidelines to preserve the climbing area.

Warm-up and injury prevention:
While Hazel’s course primarily concentrates on the psychological aspects of climbing, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of warming up. To reduce the risk of injuries, always begin your sessions with a thorough warm-up to maximize your performance and safety.

*

Just so we’re on the same page...

By using this Website you are agreeing to commit to following the safety procedures as outlined above, at all times.

Altitude Climbing, LLC does not accept responsibility for any injury, harm, or loss which may arise from your use of the information contained in this course. You have read and understood the terms expressly stated in our Disclaimer.

You acknowledge that climbing entails known, unknown, and unanticipated risks that could result in injury or death to yourself or third parties, or damage to property. You understand that such risk simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

By continuing, you expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing with this activity. Your participation in this activity is purely voluntary and you elect to participate in it as such.

I have read and agree to the above terms, terms of use, privacy policy, liability waiver, and release available/referenced on this page.