Climbing

 

The Climbing Program is open to all individuals who are at least 14 years of age or 13 years old and completed 8th grade when they plan to participate in the program and Scout Leaders. All Scouts and leaders must have a current medical form and agreement to participate form .

The program’s emphasis is climbing and rappelling. The Climbing Program builds on basic team and individual skills developed under the COPE program.

Participants in the Climbing Program should anticipate that overnight stays will be in a backpacking/low impact format. Participants should plan to bring their own meals, cooking can be individual or by the patrol method. Participants will be requested to wear long pants on all Climbing activities, bring clothing and personal items appropriate for the season and weather conditions (insect repellent).

The start point for the Climbing Program is the gathering area in Challenge Valley, the High Adventure area of Camp Rainey Mountain. Here the participants will be issued helmets and harnesses, learn basic knots used in climbing, rope management skills, and learn belay skills. Climbing and rappelling skills will be practiced on the Tower in Challenge Valley and various natural rock sites.

The primary offsite climbing site for the Climbing Program is Mt Currahee located in Toccoa, GA. This site is on the way back toward Atlanta which is on the way home for most. The end point for the Climbing Program is at the top of Mt Currahee. Here all participants will return helmets and climbing gear and head home.

 

If you would like additional information on these programs, send a email to Council Climbing Director: Jimi Avery or Jason Bach

 

Climbing Weekends

Several Climbing Weekends are scheduled from August through May each year. (See Registration buttons @ bottom of page) Cost is $25 per participant.

 

Here are all the available dates for Climbing 2023                  

 
  2023 Dates   2023 Dates
  Feburary 10-12, 2023   August 11-13, 2023
  March 10-12, 2023   September 8-10, 2023
  April 14-16, 2023   October 13-15, 2023
  May 12-14, 2023   November 10-12, 2023

                              

 

If you would like to Request a specific date please contact Heather Sisk in the Camping Department at the Jefferson Service Center.

 

Medical Screening / Liability Release

All participants must complete and sign a Medical Screening/Liability Release
Medical Information for Youth High Adventure Participants
Medical Information for Adult High Adventure Participants

 

Two Day Climbing Instructor Training (March 3 - 5, 2023)

Council Climbing Instructor Training weekends are regularly scheduled for individuals volunteering to joining the Council Climbing Team.

  • Course begins Saturday, March 4, 2023 @ 8:30 am till Sunday, March 5th @ 4:30 pm
  • Class will be held at Camp Rainey Mountain and Mt. Currahee with a max. class size of 20 participants.
  • Cost is $50 by Friday, February 3rd 2023 after then it will be $65 
  • Venturing youth can earn the Mountaineering Elective and/or become a UCI. Training is good for 1 year
  • Fees includes: training instructor binder, shirt, and a patch
  • Participants must be 16 years of age and up
  • All meals will be the responsibility of the participants. Sack lunches are required for noon meals.
  • Please bring 2 liters of water, leather gloves, sneakers, sunglasses, sunscreen, personal hygiene items, and anything you need to camp.

All youth & Adults must present a Current BSA Physical form and HA Agreement to Participate form. Have all forms with you upon arrival.

 

Two Day Climbing Instructor Training (October 6-8, 2023)

Council Climbing Instructor Training weekends are regularly scheduled for individuals volunteering to joining the Council Climbing Team.

  • Course begins Saturday, October 7th, 2023 @ 8:30am till Sunday, October 8th @ 4:30pm
  • Class will be held at Camp Rainey Mountain and Mt. Currahee with a max. class size of 18 participants.
  • Cost is $50 by 5:00pm on Friday, September 8th 2023 after then it will be $65 
  • Venturing youth can earn the Mountaineering Elective and/or become a UCI. Training is good for 1 year
  • Fees includes: training instructor binder, shirt, and a patch
  • Participants must be 16 years of age and up
  • All meals will be the responsibility of the participants. Sack lunches are required for noon meals.
  • Please bring 2 liters of water, leather gloves, sneakers, sunglasses, sunscreen, personal hygiene items, and anything you need to camp.

All youth & Adults must present a Current BSA Physical form and HA Agreement to Participate form. Have all forms with you upon arrival

 

 

  • Climbing Instructor Weekend March 2023
    March 03, 2023 to March 05

  • Climbing Weekend March 2023
    March 10, 2023 to March 12

  • Climbing Weekend April 2023
    April 14, 2023 to April 16

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  • Climbing Weekend May 2023
    May 12, 2023 to May 14

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  • Climbing Weekend Aug 2023
    August 11, 2023 to August 13

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  • Climbing Weekend Sept 2023
    September 08, 2023 to September 10

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  • Climbing Instructor Course Oct 2023
    October 06, 2023 to October 08

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  • Climbing Weekend Oct. 2023
    October 13, 2023 to October 15

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  • Climbing Weekend Nov 2023
    November 10, 2023 to November 12

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File Name Description
August 2022- May 2023 Climbing Registration Form Download
Two Day Climbing Instructor Course March Download
Two Day Climbing Instructor Course October Download