Get ready to boost your alpine skills with inexpensive, bite-sized classes based on specific topics. Topics will include practical self rescue, mechanical advantage hauling systems, belay/ rappel transition tricks, descending and rappelling tactics to increase efficiency, especially with larger groups, building and cleaning sport climbing anchors, map and compass navigation, smart phone GPS navigation.

Activity Notes

Learn how to build Mechanical Advantage Systems utilized in Crevasse Rescue, Rock Rescue and Climb assist.

Please bring the following pieces of equipment:

Anchor building material (e.g. a cordelette), A belay device, A friction-hitch backup (AKA third hand) such as a HollowBlock or loop of cord, A personal tether (e.g. a PAS or a double length sling), 5 locking carabiners, 4 non-locking carabiners, A single length sling and an extra double length sling

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