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Seattle Basic Alpine SIG Field Trip - Rock Climbing

Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course

Seattle Basic Alpine SIG Field Trip - Rock Climbing - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)

SIG Field Trip - SIG ROCK (Rock Climbing, Belay, Rappel, & Anchors) Primary location will be The Gallery, or Zig Zag Wall, or the Feathers.

Contacts

Don Sarver
Don Sarver
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Mar 18, 2023 — Sun, Mar 19, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Adults
  • Crag Rock Climb
  • Moderate

6:30AM Carpoolers meet at the  ISSAQUAH TRANSIT CENTER

1050 17th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027

Everyone meets By the pit toilets in Vantage (Frenchman Coulee) by 8:30AM

This is the student sign-up for the SIG Rock Field Trip - Rock climbing with your SIG. Activities include climbing, belaying and rappelling.

  • The Gallery: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/116982892/the-gallery
  • Zig Zag Wall: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106432467/zig-zag-wall
  • The Feathers: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105793340/the-feathers
Route/Place

Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Equipment:     Be sure to bring all the gear listed below. Mark your equipment so that you will be able to identify it when it gets mixed in with other gear.

This will be a long day in early season conditions. The mornings can be chilly and breezy. please bring enough insulation to be comfortable standing for extended periods of time in the shade.

  • Climbing Helmet
  • Ten Essential Systems
    • Navigation
      • (Map, compass, route description, topo)
    • Headlamp
    • Sun protection
      • (Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat)
    • First aid kit with relevant supplies
    • Multi-tool or Knife and repair kit
      • (Knife, duct tape, spare parts)
    • Fire
      • (Matches, lighter, fire starter)
    • Emergency Shelter
      • (Tarp, bivy sack, ingenuity)
    • Extra food
    • Extra water
    • Clothing (Wool or Synthetic)
    • Emergency Contact Info
  • Climbing Harness
  • Belay device
  • Belay gloves
  • Nut/stopper cleaning tool- https://mojagear.com/best-rock-climbing-nut-tools/
  • 1 large, locking pear-shaped carabiner ("HMS" or "Pearabiner")
  • 2 locking and 6 non-locking carabiners
  • 3 60cm (single), and 2 120cm (double) sewn or tied runners; 2 sewn runners (120 cm and 60 cm)
  • Hero Loop or Hallow Block
  • Personal Anchor System PAS
  • Backpack
  • Pack a lunch
  • Snack foods
  • Drinks
  • Hiking Boots
  • Rock climbing Shoes
  • Chalk bag (optional)
  • Insulating layers and warm non-cotton base layer clothing for climbing outside in cold
  • Hand Warmers or warm gloves (it'll be cold)
  • A soaking wet washcloth, kept in a ziplock bag in your car. You'll want to wash your hands after the day is done.  Trust us!
  • Toiletry kit
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