Gear and Anchors 2021 Saturday Team: Gear Placement Field Session

Activity Notes

Today we will be placing and analyzing trad gear. 12 students will participate in this session. Groups will be split up, with 3 students per volunteer.  Prepare for a day at Broughton Bluff and dress accordingly. Bring lunch/water and snacks. Don't worry about gear, as you will be able to borrow your assistant's rack. Bring a gear sling or a harness to carry your gear, along with a helmet. Meeting location: https://goo.gl/maps/zCpB4SnmnpdFLmer9 (Lewis and Clark Recreation Site - Broughton Bluff) Arrival of students: 8:45am Leave parking lot / hike to crag: 9am When you arrive at the parking lot, please find your point person, Kate Scanlan (708-715-2891), to be directed to your assistant. If you don t know her, just look for the weird person in a helmet. Be packed up and ready to start hiking by 9am at the latest.  The prospectus gives you some indication about gear needs. It looks to be nice weather but still bring layers and rainwear just in case. A harness is nice to carry gear. Your assistant will likely have extra. You will be using your assistants trad rack, so please come prepared with hand sanitizer and sanitize before and after sharing gear. A mask should be work at all times.  Of course water and snacks/lunch are good to bring. When you stop to eat, please step away from you group.  If you haven't been to Broughton, the trail up to the wall is a little rocky and not super well-maintained. You will be walking uphill for 5-10 minutes, perhaps a quarter mile, 200 feet of vertical elevation gain. Take it at your own pace!