Rock Scrambling

Field trip: Compressed Alpine Scrambling Course

Rock Scrambling - Mount Erie

Rock Field Trip Scramble Course Pod J

  • Moderate

TBD

Objective: Practice and apply rock scrambling skills and protected down-climbing
What to Expect:
   Practice scrambling on: loose rock, boulders, rock slabs and ledges as terrain allows
   Practice protected downclimbing on rock
   Gear discussion and emergency bivouac

Freedom of the Hills suggested reading:
  Chapter 6 – Wilderness Travel
  Chapter 12 – Alpine Rock Climbing: pages 227–236; 248-251
  Chapter 23 – Safety
  Chapter 28 – Mountain Weather

Badges

students will earn:

Route/Place

Mount Erie


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Scramble pack, including 10 essentials and required scramble gear

Clothing appropriate for rock scrambling outdoors

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