Mountaineering (Ranger Award elective)
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==Elective requirements== | ==Elective requirements== | ||
| - | + | You must complete the [[Standard First Aid (Ranger Award core requirement)|first aid core requirement]] before you begin this elective. | |
| - | :Requirement 1. | + | :'''Requirement 1'''. |
::a. Explain the difference between bouldering and technical climbing. | ::a. Explain the difference between bouldering and technical climbing. | ||
::b. Tell how bouldering can help your crew get ready for more advanced climbing. | ::b. Tell how bouldering can help your crew get ready for more advanced climbing. | ||
::c. Demonstrate bouldering using the three-point stance and proper clothing. | ::c. Demonstrate bouldering using the three-point stance and proper clothing. | ||
| - | :Requirement 2. | + | :'''Requirement 2'''. |
::a. Explain the classification and grades of climbing difficulty in technical rock climbing. | ::a. Explain the classification and grades of climbing difficulty in technical rock climbing. | ||
::b. Tell how weather can change the difficulty of any ascent. | ::b. Tell how weather can change the difficulty of any ascent. | ||
| - | :Requirement 3. Learn and then teach the following climbing knots to your crew, another crew, a Scout group, or another group: | + | :'''Requirement 3'''. Learn and then teach the following climbing knots to your crew, another crew, a Scout group, or another group: |
::*Figure eight on a bight | ::*Figure eight on a bight | ||
::*Water knot | ::*Water knot | ||
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::*Grapevine knot | ::*Grapevine knot | ||
| - | :Requirement 4. | + | :'''Requirement 4'''. |
::a. Learn about the different types of ropes available for climbing and explain the uses of each and the characteristics of each. | ::a. Learn about the different types of ropes available for climbing and explain the uses of each and the characteristics of each. | ||
::b. Learn proper climbing rope care. Know and practice proper coiling and storage. | ::b. Learn proper climbing rope care. Know and practice proper coiling and storage. | ||
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::d. Using the knowledge acquired above, make a tabletop display or a presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub Scout or Boy Scout group, or another group. | ::d. Using the knowledge acquired above, make a tabletop display or a presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub Scout or Boy Scout group, or another group. | ||
| - | :Requirement 5. | + | :'''Requirement 5'''. |
::a. Demonstrate the difference between natural and artificial anchors. | ::a. Demonstrate the difference between natural and artificial anchors. | ||
::b. Be able to identify and describe the use of at least three different types of hardware and setups. | ::b. Be able to identify and describe the use of at least three different types of hardware and setups. | ||
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::e. Learn about appropriate clothing, footwear, gloves, helmets, and other climbing gear. | ::e. Learn about appropriate clothing, footwear, gloves, helmets, and other climbing gear. | ||
| - | :Requirement 6. Be able to correctly put on and then be able to teach others how to put on at least two of the following: | + | :'''Requirement 6'''. Be able to correctly put on and then be able to teach others how to put on at least two of the following: |
::*Commercially made climbing harness | ::*Commercially made climbing harness | ||
::*Diaper sling | ::*Diaper sling | ||
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::*Swiss seat sling | ::*Swiss seat sling | ||
| - | :Requirement 7. | + | :'''Requirement 7'''. |
::a. Demonstrate three types of belays. | ::a. Demonstrate three types of belays. | ||
::b. Learn and then demonstrate that you know proper verbal climbing and belaying signals used between climber and belayer. | ::b. Learn and then demonstrate that you know proper verbal climbing and belaying signals used between climber and belayer. | ||
| - | :Requirement 8. Do (a) and (b), or do (c). | + | :'''Requirement 8'''. Do (a) and (b), or do (c). |
::a. Under the supervision of a qualified rappelling or climbing instructor, rappel at least 30 feet down a natural or artificial obstacle. | ::a. Under the supervision of a qualified rappelling or climbing instructor, rappel at least 30 feet down a natural or artificial obstacle. | ||
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::c. Attend a two-day rock climbing clinic/course led by a qualified climbing instructor. This course should include some instruction on technical rock climbing. | ::c. Attend a two-day rock climbing clinic/course led by a qualified climbing instructor. This course should include some instruction on technical rock climbing. | ||
| - | :Requirement 9. Lead your crew, another crew, an older Boy Scout group, or another teenage group on a climbing and/or rappelling activity. Recruit adequate, qualified adult instructors and assist in instruction. | + | :'''Requirement 9'''. Lead your crew, another crew, an older Boy Scout group, or another teenage group on a climbing and/or rappelling activity. Recruit adequate, qualified adult instructors and assist in instruction. |
''Source: 1999 (2006 printing) Venturer Handbook (33494C)'' | ''Source: 1999 (2006 printing) Venturer Handbook (33494C)'' | ||
Revision as of 22:29, October 8, 2007
Contents |
Elective requirements
You must complete the first aid core requirement before you begin this elective.
- Requirement 1.
- a. Explain the difference between bouldering and technical climbing.
- b. Tell how bouldering can help your crew get ready for more advanced climbing.
- c. Demonstrate bouldering using the three-point stance and proper clothing.
- Requirement 2.
- a. Explain the classification and grades of climbing difficulty in technical rock climbing.
- b. Tell how weather can change the difficulty of any ascent.
- Requirement 3. Learn and then teach the following climbing knots to your crew, another crew, a Scout group, or another group:
- Figure eight on a bight
- Water knot
- Bowline on a coil
- Figure eight follow-through
- Grapevine knot
- Requirement 4.
- a. Learn about the different types of ropes available for climbing and explain the uses of each and the characteristics of each.
- b. Learn proper climbing rope care. Know and practice proper coiling and storage.
- c. Know how to keep proper records on climbing rope and how to inspect it for wear and damage. Know when to retire a rope.
- d. Using the knowledge acquired above, make a tabletop display or a presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub Scout or Boy Scout group, or another group.
- Requirement 5.
- a. Demonstrate the difference between natural and artificial anchors.
- b. Be able to identify and describe the use of at least three different types of hardware and setups.
- c. Tell about proper climbing safety both before and during a climb.
- d. Learn about rescue equipment and techniques.
- e. Learn about appropriate clothing, footwear, gloves, helmets, and other climbing gear.
- Requirement 6. Be able to correctly put on and then be able to teach others how to put on at least two of the following:
- Commercially made climbing harness
- Diaper sling
- Knotted leg-loop seat
- Swiss seat sling
- Requirement 7.
- a. Demonstrate three types of belays.
- b. Learn and then demonstrate that you know proper verbal climbing and belaying signals used between climber and belayer.
- Requirement 8. Do (a) and (b), or do (c).
- a. Under the supervision of a qualified rappelling or climbing instructor, rappel at least 30 feet down a natural or artificial obstacle.
- b. Under the supervision of a qualified climbing instructor, climb at least 30 feet up a natural or artificial obstacle.
- c. Attend a two-day rock climbing clinic/course led by a qualified climbing instructor. This course should include some instruction on technical rock climbing.
- Requirement 9. Lead your crew, another crew, an older Boy Scout group, or another teenage group on a climbing and/or rappelling activity. Recruit adequate, qualified adult instructors and assist in instruction.
Source: 1999 (2006 printing) Venturer Handbook (33494C)
