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Leading on Rock: Field Trip 2

Field trip: Crag Climbing

Leading on Rock: Field Trip 2 - Squamish

Practicing more of the skills learned at the first field trip.

Contacts

Krissy Fagan
Krissy Fagan
Primary Leader
  • Sat, May 28, 2022 — Sun, May 29, 2022
  • Bellingham Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Crag Rock Climb
  • Moderate

We will discuss this at the lecture before the field trip.

Skills learned:

  • Continuing to practice all the skills learned at the first field trip, plus
  • Rescue techniques
Route/Place

Squamish

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Gear each student MUST HAVE for Class - climbing ropes will be available for the class:

  1. Helmet, harness, rock shoes
  2. 1 personal anchoring device with a locking carabiner
  3. Auto blocking belay device with locking belay carabiner
  4. 8 quick draws
  5. 3 locking carabiners in addition to the others already mentioned (standard sized)
  6. Small water hydration pack with water pouch and enough room for food and warm layers.
  7. 20' Cordalette.  This can be made out of 20' of 7 mm Nylon Cord
  8. First aid kit

 Gear will be discussed at first class. Bring what you have but do not purchase new before class

For your own climbing after class you will need the gear mentioned above, plus:

  1. A rope
  2. Possibly more quick draws depending on what and where you want to climb
  3. Maybe a second cordalette and a few more locking carabiners if you are going to be at a crag with multiple people, setting up multiple ropes for climbing

All students will be receiving a copy of Rock Climbing Techniques at the first meeting.

Optional Gear you will want to consider:

  1. If you have a rope that you like to climb on you are welcome to bring it
  2. Comfortable shoes for walking around the crag
  3. Sandals or something easy to get on between climbs
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