Real Rock Training

Topping Out is a climbing tower instructor's course for adults.

Prerequisites: 

1. Climb on Safely taken online at My.Scouting.org.
2. ​Topping Out (tower training). Register at shac.org/training-schedule#climbing.

During Topping Out, participants learn about climbing equipment such as cams, stoppers, hexs, and anchors. Participants also learn how to effectively supervise climbing and rappelling activities during Part 1: Tower Training at a SHAC’s climbing tower and Part 2: Real Rock Training at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Individuals who satisfactorily demonstrate the skills necessary to be an instructor will receive tower instructor status.

For more information, visit shac.org/climbing. For questions about climbing, contact David Bjerkaas.