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Friction Climbing: Basic - Leavenworth

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Friction Climbing: Basic - Leavenworth

A full day of top-roped friction instruction and climbing on beautiful granite slabs in scenic Leavenworth

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Cebe Wallace
Cebe Wallace
Primary Leader
  • Crag Rock Climb
  • Casual
  • Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Friction climbing for Basic Students. Icicle Canyon, Leavenworth. Limit 7.

Intended primarily for students in this year’s Basic Climbing Course (all branches + Seattle Intensive), but open to basic graduates,  basic equivalents, alpine scramblers, 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 slow motion dance on rock. All climbing will be safely top-roped. 

Kristall's Restaurant in Leavenworth, 8:45

Route/Place

Leavenworth


  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
    Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
    Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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Required Equipment

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

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