Intro to Drytooling - Exit 38/Drytool Crag

🎯 Course Overview

This two-part course introduces and develops dry tooling techniques for climbers transitioning from rock and alpine ice to mixed terrain. The evening session focuses on tool mechanics and movement indoors, while the field session applies those skills in a real outdoor setting.

🧠 Learning Objectives

Evening Session

• Understand the purpose and types of dry tooling equipment
• Learn and practice basic tool placement and movement mechanics
• Explore the 3 axes of rotation and their application in dry tooling
• Differentiate between stein pulls, camming, and leveraging techniques
• Begin developing body awareness and positioning with tools
• Practice hand swaps, matching, and tool management

Field Session

• Apply indoor skills to outdoor terrain
• Practice movement with tools, boots, and crampons
• Learn to manage pump and fatigue while using crampons on rock
• Refine body positioning and footwork on natural features
• Develop route strategy and tool placement decision-making

🛠️ Skills Developed

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