Big Wall and Aid Climbing
How To Climb the Big Stone
Learn everything (yes, everything) about big wall and aid climbing.
Course Content
FREE PREVIEWWhat is Big Wall and Aid Climbing?
Big Wall Destinations
Choosing a Route and a Partner
The Grading System
The Sketch Factor
Training Plan
How To Practise
What Gear Do You Need?
Improvised Gear
The Basics
The Setup
Racking Up
Leaving the Belay
Getting High
Practise at the Crag
Piton Scars
FREE PREVIEWCams
Other Trad Gear
Cam Hooks
FREE PREVIEWSky Hooks
FREE PREVIEWBolts and Rivets
Fixed Gear
Bounce Testing
Practise at the Crag
Traverses and Roofs
Pendulums and Tension Traverses
Ascending to your High Point
Lowering Mid-Pitch
Practise at the Crag
Passing Gear
Switching Between Aid and Free
Cheater Sticks
Equalizing Gear
Screamers
Loose and Expanding Rock
Practise at the Crag