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Tacoma Basic FT 9 - Alpine Rock III: In the Field

Field trip: Basic Climbing Course

Tacoma Basic FT 9 - Alpine Rock III: In the Field - Leavenworth

Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 5 - Rock 2

Contacts

Natalia Martinez-Paz
Natalia Martinez-Paz
Primary Leader
  • Crag Rock Climb, *Varies*, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
  • Moderate

Early morning meeting at Playground Point parking, specific times TBD.

We will be camping at the group site at Eightmile Campground in Leavenworth. Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. Also, sites are generous but not infinite! Grab a tent buddy if you can :) No charge for students. Someone get a potluck going!

Tacoma Basic Climbing Course FT 5 - Rock 2: Playground Point (see https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106495306/playground-point for details and parking/access information)

Climbing skills in focus:

  • Rappelling with a device and with a carabiner brake
  • Rock climbing techniques:  friction (slab), crack, face, chimney, layback, etc.
  • Practice cleaning rock protection, lead belaying, and climbing signals

Badges

students will earn:

Route/Place

Leavenworth


  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
    Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
    Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

See course manual

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