Trip
Basic Rock Climb - Pinto Rock/Bowling Alley
A Basic Rock climb with a very short approach- 4 pitches at ~5.4- South of Randle, rescheduled fro the previous weekend due to inclement weather. First choice of spots (until 9/12/23) given to Olympia students needing a Basic Rock to graduate. This is also an excellent first rope lead for aspiring Rock Leaders- 4 pitches with moderate climbing allows leaders to concentrate and perfect transitions.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 30, 2023
- Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Rock Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 1.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- Pace: easy/moderate
- 3 (3 capacity)
- 3 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBA
We will be climbing the Bowling Alley route, 4 pitches of very roughened volcanic tuft. Great views of Rainier, St Helens and Adams (this is roughly the center of a triangle between them). Most of the route is bolted, but leaders will have a chance to place slings on Chickenheads for practice and evaluation by their student followers. There is an "interesting" rappel off the top to end the climb. Leader permission only, considered a last shot at completing your Basic Rock experience climb for the year.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- A back pack (20 to 40 liters)
- Harness, Webbing and accessory cords
- 6 straight gate carabiners
- 2 locking carabiners
- Large pear-shaped carabiner
- Belay device
- Helmet
- Fleece or puffy jacket
- Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
- Belay gloves
- Warm gloves or mittens