Clinic
Friction Climbing: Basic - Leavenworth
A full day of top-roped friction instruction and climbing on lovely granite slabs in scenic Leavenworth
Contacts
- Sat, Jun 19, 2021
- Seattle Climbing Committee
- Climbing
- Rock Climb
- Adults
- Crag Rock Climb, Technical 2
- Casual
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 3 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 9:04 PM
- Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Friction climbing for Basic Students. Icicle Canyon, Leavenworth. Limit 8.
Intended primarily for students in this year’s Basic Climbing Course (all branches), but open to basic graduates, basic equivalents, and anyone who has some top-roped climbing experience.
Friction is the technique used to climb slabs where there are no obvious hand or foot holds. Strength means nothing, hardware is superfluous; it’s all about balance and movement. You will learn to dance on rock. All climbing will be safely top-roped. Bring standard rock gear including harness, helmet, belay device, slings and carabiners, mountain boots, and rock shoes.
Try to hold Sunday open as a weather alternative .
If everyone is comfortable with it, rendezvous at Kristall's restaurant in Leavenworth 8:15 for breakfast, meeting, greeting, and briefing. TBD
Leavenworth
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Clothing suitable for climbing on rough granite.
Harness with belay device
Helmet
A few slings and 'biners
Both mountain boots & rock shoes
Extra clothing: a few warm layers, parka
Lunch and water (we'll be above the road all day)
An appetite for learning technique and having fun in a safe environment