The Climbing Code
Referenced constantly, just what is it?

Outdoor Essentials
Information on permits, jurisdictions and contaact information, safety, public transportation to the backcountry, ethics, ten essentials systems, and more...

Choosing a Material for Your Cordelette
A number of materials can be used to make a cordelette. Advantages and disadvantages of several common cordage are evaluated here, and how they withstand knotting and repeated bending.

Tutorial Talking Points (PDF)
Many climb leaders have found it useful to provide the participants on their climbs with a mini-tutorial or refresher on climbing techniques that may be needed on their climb. This document, designed to print on both sides of a single piece of paper, was written to address some common topics.

Tutorial Talking Points - Annotated (PDF)
This document is an expanded version of the above and provides annotations to the subjects listed.

Peak Pins (PDF)
This document lists the various peak pin awards for which members can apply, with the branch that awards the pin. Climbs of the peaks must be made in accordance to the Climbing Code (see “Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 6th Ed.”). Application for a Peak Pin Award is made by completing the Peak Pins Application or sending a letter containing information as to the type of climb (Basic Experience, private, etc.), name of peak, name of leader, date of climb and names of other members of the party to show compliance with the Climbing Code. Applications for pins must be made to the branch which awards the pin.

Hours of Daylight
Another table which provide the sunrise and sunset along with the number of hours of daylight for Seattle (omitting cloud cover of course).

Map Conversion
Handy table which allows you to cross reference NW topographic maps from USGS to Green Trails.