Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course

Leading Sport - Mazama

Learning to lead, build anchors, and be safe at the crag.

Krissy Fagan

Primary Leader

Leader's notes

Learning the intricacies of lead climbing and climbing at the crag.

Skills:

Meeting place and time

TBD

Route/Place

Roster

Required Equipment

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

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

A rope
Possibly more quick draws depending on what and where you want to climb
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:

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