Seattle MAC - Kick Off Weekend - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)

Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)

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Required Equipment

• Climbing shoes
• Harness that fits over the clothing you climb in
• Helmet
• Belay device
• PAS if you have been trained to clean routes. If you are new, disregard this
• Backpack or bag that holds all of your gear
• Small duffel bag for overnight gear
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• tent!
• 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