Description
Climbing requires an inner determination to reach the summit, communication skills and working as part of team – perfect for a scout like you.
How to earn your badge:
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Show that you know the rope types used for rock climbing.
Explain how to coil and maintain them.
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Show that you know how to fit a climbing helmet and harness and how to tie in correctly.
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Show you understand the calls used in climbing.
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Show that you know how to abseil down a face. It should usually be at least 10 metres high.
Alternatively, you can take part in a climbing-like activity, such as crate stacking or high ropes, and show you know about the safety equipment used.
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Take part in four or more separate climbs.
Your climbs should either be on artificial walls of grade 4+/5 or natural faces up to ‘difficult’ standard. You could do a mixture of both, using a different route for each climb. Either way, an experienced climber must supervise your climbs and evaluate your ability.
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Explain the safety rules for climbing on both natural and artificial rock faces.
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Show that you’re aware of environmental issues around climbing on natural rock faces.
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Explain how to care for the equipment you used.
Also, explain what you should look out for when equipment is nearing the end of its life.
