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Friction Climbing: Basic - Leavenworth
A full day of top-roped friction instruction and climbing on lovely granite in scenic Leavenworth - Saturday
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 16, 2016
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- FULL, 3 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Kristall's Restaurant in Leavenworth, 8:45
Friction climbing for Basic Students. Icicle Canyon, Leavenworth. Limit 8.
Intended primarily for students in this year’s Basic Climbing Course, but open to basic graduates, basic equivalents, and anyone who has some top-roped climbing training. 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, slings and carabiners, mountain boots required, rock shoes optional but recommended.
This activity is offered twice, once on Saturday and again on Sunday. Same curriculum both days, so sign up for only one.
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
Mountain boots (rock shoes optional)
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