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Ropes & Anchors Clinic for Scramble Leaders

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Ropes & Anchors Clinic for Scramble Leaders - Snoqualmie Summit West

Hands-on clinic for prospective scramble leadership candidates only. Fundamentals for setting up anchors for hand lines and protected down-climbing in rock and snow. Priority to Foothills candidates. Aspiring candidates from other branches may request Leader Permission.

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Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson
Primary Leader
  • Casual
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft
  • 2 (4 capacity)
  • Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM
  • Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This hands-on clinic is for prospective scramble leadership candidates required to learn and practice using ropes and setting up anchors when leading scramble trips. More details in upcoming email.

Priority to Foothills candidates. Scramble leader candidates from other branches are welcome to request leader permission. Before requesting  please first check with your branch to ensure you actually need the clinic and that it will count toward your requirements.

Topics:
- Leader kits to bring on scrambling trips, including scrambling ropes
- Descending kits for trip participants
- Knots for scrambling
- Anchor materials
- Anchor fundamentals - rock and snow
- Handlines
- Protected down-climbing
- Other topics depending on time

We'll plan to meet at the Summit West parking lot off of Exit 52 at 5 pm (shouldn't be an issue at this hour). Expect to go until 8 pm. We'll work at the deck and on snow hills so no hiking required. Dress warmly.

Route/Place

Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring the scramble down-climbing kit you received as a student: hasty harness, large carabiner, 4' of 5mm prussik cord, a few extra carabiners. We'll provide the rest.

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