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Complete the requirements below:

Either hold the Scout Section Climber Badge or have completed at least 4 different climbs each of which should be listed in a climbing guidebook.

1. Know how to put on a harness, set up a belay and the calls used in climbing.

2. Have experience of at least one session (two hours) of single-pitch climbing on a manmade climbing wall, either indoors or outdoors.

3. Be able to use information given in a climbing guidebook. Explain the grading systems for climbs.

4. Select at least five separate climbs, locate the starts on the ground and climb them (the standard should be at least Very Difficult).

5. Be able to abseil down a face of not less than 15 metres also using a safety rope.

Notes

Explorer Scouts should only undertake climbing activities as a member of a properly organised climbing group, run by experienced adult climber authorised by the Scout Association or qualified person(s) by the Mountain Leader Training Board.

If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.