ICC Prep Course:
Class 1
Student Registration
Sign In Time - 7:45 | Start Time - 8:00 AM
August 10th, 2025 @ The Mountaineers
Please arrive early to sign in. Be geared up and ready to go at 8am.
This is the Preparatory Module for the Intermediate Climbing Course (ICC). It is intended to give GCC graduates the base skills to register for the full ICC. Anyone interested in being a student for the ICC and who meets the requirements listed below can register if there is space. A second Prep Class will occur pending interest and availability. Please only register for 1 of the prep courses, not both.
There are prerequisites and gear requirements for this course. We will verify that you meet those prerequisites before starting the event. If you fail to meet them you will not be able to participate.
Registration for this event will open on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025.
| Review Before Attending: |
Freedom of the Hills: Chs 9-11 & 14 (9th ed.)
Archived (2020) ICC Syllabus, Pages 1-16
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Agenda:
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Agenda |
Prerequisite Requirements:
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GCC Graduate
Lead Certification from a rock climbing gym - Belay and Climb. We will ask to see this at the event, please bring your card with you.
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| Location: |
The Mountaineers
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| Duration: |
All Day Event
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| Return Time: |
5:00 pm
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Gear Required:
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Rock Harness Setup
Required:
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Climbing Harness (not glacier harness)
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ATC Guide device w/ HMS locker
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Assisted braking device (Grigri, megajul, etc.)
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3rd hand/hero loop
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Personal Anchor System
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Pulley
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Runners (60cm and 120cm, 2x min each)
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D-Shape lockers (4x min)
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Leather palm belay gloves
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Extra HMS lockers (3x min)
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Extra wiregates (7x min)
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Mark all your gear - nail polish highly recommended for hard goods
Optional:
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Quick draws
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Anchor material
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Cordelette
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Chalk bag
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Climbing shoes
Lead Gym Card
Chalk Bag
Climbing Shoes (if desired)
10 Essentials
Layers for Wind/Rain/Sun
Ice Axe
Ice Axe leash
Helmet
Eye protection
Sun protection
Snacks (& Lunch)
Water
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| ICC Module: |
Prep Course |
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