Introduction to Leading on Bolted Routes Field Trip - Smith Rock

Field trip: Introduction to Leading Bolted Routes - Olympia Course

Introduction to Leading on Bolted Routes Field Trip - Smith Rock

The culminating outdoor field trip for the course.

  • Moderate
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft

TBD

CAMPING OPTIONS:

The Bivy at Smith Rock State Park

Skull Hollow Campground

There are also many others in the area, but none as close as these. 

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

COURSE EQUIPMENT:

      • Belay device (Gri Gri 2, Gri Gri Plus, Mega Jul, ATC Guide, or ATC); watch the videos produced by the manufacturers for proper use.
      • Harness with belay loop and gear loops
      • Helmet
      • Personal Anchor (Metolius PAS is a good one; there are others, learn how to use them properly)
      • Rock Shoes
      • Chalk bag
      • Autoblock (hollow block or prusik cord)
      • 8 locking carabiners (6 low profile and 2 large pear shaped preferred AKA HMS)
      • 20 ft. of 7mm accessory cord
  • (optional) 60 meter single dynamic rope
  • (optional) quick draws
  • (optional) rope bag
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