Field trip: Intermediate Alpine Climbing Program
Intermediate Field Trip #2 Leading on Rock - Squamish
This field trip prepares students to perform competent rock lead on Class 5.4 rock or higher.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 15, 2017 — Sun, Apr 16, 2017
- Tacoma Climbing Subcommittee - Intermediate Climbing
- Climbing
- Adults
- Crag Rock Climb
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 25 (35 capacity)
- 1 (15 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBA
This is a two day trip that focuses on preparing the student to perform a competent rock lead on Class 5.4 rock or higher and then, if prepared, the student can perform a rock lead. Generally, the first day concentrates on practicing the elements of lead rock climbing while the second day is dedicated to performing the actual rock lead or to continue to practice if the student is not prepared to perform a rock lead.
Material covered includes:
-using your gear and gear management
-placing protection of all types
-setting SRENE anchors
-lead and climb planning
Successful completion of this field trip is required before credit may be received for basic rock climb rope leads and participation in scheduled intermediate rock climbs.
Badges
students will earn:
Leading Trad Routes
Required Equipment
Harness, belay gloves, 2 double runners, 10 carabiners, 1 rope per 2 climbers, leader tie-off, 10 Es, hardware sling, car camp equipment, cordeletter/equaletter, basic rack (>10 pieces), helmet, 6 single runners, chock pick.