Everett Branch Climbing Leadership

Climb Leader Seminar

This seminar will address the path to becoming a Climb Leader -- Expectations of this role, the development and mentoring process, how and when to petition to become a Climb Leader. This seminar will also cover best practices in climb leadership. The AIARE Decision Making Framework will be broadened and adapted to non-avalanche scenarios of risk management on Basic and Intermediate climbs. Our desired outcome is for smarter decisions in the field and improved alpine safety. Intermediate Students and prospective climb leaders should attend. This is also a recurrent requirement for Everett Branch Climb Leaders to maintain their Climb Leader status.

Bring pen and paper, lunch. Review the AIARE Decision Making Framework beforehand and prepare to discuss how this would apply in leading a trip and managing risk.

It is recommended that current climb leaders attend a  Leadership Seminar at least once every five years in order to retain climb leader status with the Everett Branch. Please note that attendance at this workshop is a REQUIREMENT for becoming a Leader in the Climbing Program.

Scrambling also has a leadership seminar, which climbers are eligible to attend.

Priority climbs

Due to the popularity of certain climbs, each Branch will be given a priority date which only that Branch can post up to the expiration date. This will help manage crowding on routes and allow fair access to popular climbs. List of priority climbs for 2016.