Field trip: Basic Climbing Equivalency Evaluation
Climbing Equivalency Assesment - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Equivalency Practical Assesment
- Tue, Apr 6, 2021
- Tacoma Climbing Subcommittee
- Climbing
- Adults
- Moderate
- 6 (9 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Tacoma Clubhouse 6pm
You must have already submitted your climbing resume for review
Please be on time. Show up and get dressed.
Bring required gear and clothing, as if you where going to climb a moderate 2-3 day climb of a glaciated mountain. Be prepared to talk about your clothing and gear choices.
You will conducted all basic climbing skills IAW with main Equivalency page:
https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/tacoma-branch/committees/tacoma-climbing-committee/course-templates/basic-climbing-equivalency-tacoma/basic-climbing-equivalency-evaluation-tacoma-2018
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Mountaineering boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
- Crampons
- An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
- A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
- Webbing and accessory cords
- 6 straight gate carabiners
- 4 locking carabiners
- Belay device
- Climbing harness
- Helmet
- Picket
- Rescue pulley
- Appropriate clothing
- Belay gloves