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Seattle MAC - Climbing Trip

Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club

Seattle MAC - Climbing Trip - Smith Rock

Spring break climbing trip! This trip will be available to half of the students in MAC. Another 4 day climbing trip will take place over Memorial Day weekend which the other half of the students will be able to come on, in order to keep group sizes and leader recruitment manageable.

Contacts

Carl Marrs
Carl Marrs
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
  • 11 (15 capacity)
  • 1 (4 capacity)
  • 3 (5 capacity)
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

see trip sheet

Participants must have attended at least two lead climbing workshops and have passed the lead climbing test / received their lead climbing badge. Exceptions will be made for kick-off trips early in the year where new members with limited climbing experience will be welcomed. 

Route/Place

Smith Rock

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Climbing shoes
  • Harness that fits over the clothing you climb in
  • Helmet
  • Belay device, personal anchor, prusik cord, extra lockers
  • Chalk bag/chalk

  • Backpack or bag that holds all of your gear
  • Small duffel bag for overnight gear
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Pack cover or plastic bag for water repellence
  • Wool/synthetic socks (minimum of three pairs)
  • Boots (worn in with sturdy tread, seams, and laces)
  • Shorts (synthetic)
  • T-shirt (avoid cotton and save one for the ride home)
  • Long sleeve shirt (synthetic)
  • Long underwear (synthetic)
  • Warm Jacket (fleece or wool)
  • Warm pants (fleece or wool)
  • Waterproof shell (jacket and pants, breathable and a hood on the jacket)
  • Stocking cap (wool or synthetic)
  • Brimmed hat
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Bandana or buff
  • Camp shoes
  • Sunglasses (polarized, broad spectrum UV protection)
  • Bowl, Cup, Spoon
  • Water bottles (at least two liters)
  • Headlamp/Flashlight (spare batteries)
  • Personal Hygiene items
    • Toothbrush/toothpaste
    • Biodegradable soap
    • Gender specific items
    • Washcloth
    • Sunscreen
    • Comb
    • Personal Medications
  • Optional
    • Camera
    • Playing Cards
    • Hacky Sack
    • Frisbee
    • Journal and pen
    • Instruments (harmonica, etc)
    • Music to share with group
Trip Reports