Top Managed Systems

Sunday, February 22, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Students

This workshop introduces technical climbing systems implemented from the top of a climb such as found with some top-rope settings (e.g. Munising, MI & Devil's Lake, WI) and also in multi-pitch climbing. It is designed to help build fundamental knowledge of technical climbing systems used for belaying, rappelling, lowering, etc... Whether you are semi-new to climbing, or have been sending routes for years, you are sure to pick up on some valuable knowledge to help you in the world of vertical pursuits!

Format: Hybrid online/in-person;

Prerequisite Knowledge:

Proficient top-rope belayer using an assisted locking device (e.g. Petzl Gri Gri)
Knots: Fig. 8 on a bight, Clove hitch, Friction hitches (klemheist & autoblock), Barrel knot

Cost: $20 - GVSU students only

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Location Information

Climbing Center
Fieldhouse B170

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Contact Information

[email protected]
616-331-3226

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This event was added to the calendar by Joseph Bitely (bitelyj@gvsu.edu) on Thursday, January 16, 2025 and was last updated on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 8:23 a.m.

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