Belay Certification: Top Rope

About this class

Learn to belay a top-rope climber safely using an ATC belay device, covering the PBUS (pull, brake, under, slide) technique, knot tying, and communication protocols before a hands-on check-out test. The instructor explains the physics of a falling climber and why brake-hand position is non-negotiable before practice begins. Certification is valid at Charleston Climbing Company and reciprocal facilities.