The ASAC syllabus

Welcome to the ASAC syllabus.

The information in this syllabus is intended for use during an outdoor climbing course offered by ASAC. The syllabus has been carefully compiled and is updated regularly. However, it is possible that you may come across an error or have a different perspective on a particular topic. In that case, please send an email to the education committee (opleiding@asac.nl).
Please be aware that you are responsible for your own safety and that of your climbing partners when climbing outdoors independently. Always critically assess the information in this syllabus before using it.

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This syllabus was compiled by Bram van Laarhoven and is maintained by the ASAC education committee.
For the current syllabus, grateful use was made of the previous syllabus, co-authored by Iris van 't Wout.
The following individuals provided feedback during the writing process — many thanks to: Ywen Verloren van Themaat, Deusa Knoope, Fabian Reinshagen, Robert Jan Schlimbach, Koen Greuell, Simone Griffioen, Paula Vanneste.

The illustrations in this syllabus were taken from a wide range of sources. Various mountaineering books, catalogs from climbing gear manufacturers, and informational material from the NKBV were used. In addition, photos and videos were produced by ASAC instructors. To the best of our knowledge, these images are either copyright-free or fall under educational use exceptions.
Anyone who believes they hold rights to any of the materials used is invited to contact the author.