Research Route and Descent
2 hoursStudy guidebook pitch lengths, grades, rack recommendations, and critical descent beta before approach.
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Learn multi pitch planning from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Study guidebook pitch lengths, grades, rack recommendations, and critical descent beta before approach.
Divide rack between partners, pack headlamps, extra layers, food, and communication plan for full day.
Assign leads by pitch difficulty, agree swap leads or block leads, and set time turn-around.
Climb efficiently, build equalized anchors, and begin descent with margin before dark.
60 m rope insufficient for many 35 m pitches with stretch — 70 m common for multi-pitch.
Headlamp mandatory on any multi-pitch — unexpected delays common.
Most common cause of multi-pitch accidents — double-check anchor and rope retrieval.
Helmets always; yell "rock" and cover neck when triggered.