BCEP 2022: Team 10 - Field Session: Horsethief

Activity Notes

UPDATE:  The record breaking weather may pose some issues for us.  We are watching the weather carefully and will update everyone as soon as we have more information.  Please come prepared for unseasonably cold conditions and moisture, similar to what you would need on a wet, cold hike, with time standing around.

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This is the one of the highlights of BCEP for many people. It will proved a full day of very fun activities!  And can be a little scary at first, thats OK too.

We will have a chance to climb, using all the different techniques we have learned at the MMC and field sessions, to belay, and be belayed, to be lowered, to rappel, to provide a firemans belay, to apply the different knots and to support each other while we practice.  We will move on a fixed line both vertically and horizontally, and maybe to see some nice wildflowers or birds while we are there.  We will be able to practice climbing on a friction slab.

This site only has a pit toilet by the parking lot.  We will discuss bio breaks, lunch and safety practices in advance.  

There is very little shade at this site so please bring sun protection, including sunscreen, sunglasses, long sleeves and/or hats to keep yourself warm and protected from the elements.  There is no running water so hand sani is a good idea.

Rock climbing shoes can be rented from local climbing shops.  Please call them in advance to set this up, and try them on in advance in case they don't fit.  

Please leave rings/jewelry at home if possible.  If you have hair longer than shoulder length please pull it back in some way so it doesn't get caught in your belay device (ouch)

We will not be using chalk because this site has cultural significance for peoples who occupied it before us and there is delicate rock art present which we will not touch or damage.

Helmets will be worn from the car until we get back to ground level path to the cars.  There is potential for rockfall or getting hit by falling objects at all outdoor rock climbing sites so let's all be aware and paying attention.

Rock climbing is dangerous and carries the risk or injury or death.  Please remember you are responsible for your own safety and always be attentive and use good judgement while rock climbing, or rappelling.  If at anytime during this event you have any concerns please let any of the leaders or the safety officer know immediately.