Description

Winter is coming! Time to break out the tools and get excited about winter climbing.

 

The plan is to meet at The Squamish Adventure center, then carpool to the crag as parking is limited there. From there we can set up top ropes, or lead the climbs. The crag is fully bolted, but the climbs are able to go on trad gear as well.  https://www.mountainproject.com/area/120274558/crack-scratch

 

Required Equipment: climbing harness, helmet, belay device, climbing shoes

Recommended Equipment: ice tools, mountaineering boots + crampons, rope, quickdraws, trad gear, anchor material, thin gloves (utility or mechanics gloves work great!)

I have one set of tools which I’m happy to share, and two ropes. Please comment upon sign up if you are able to bring a third rope and/or ice tools as will be prioritizing at least two sign ups whom can bring tools and are willing to share so that we maximize the amount of climbing. Beginners welcome! If you have never dry-tooled, feel free to check out these videos on technique   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0yoJn3v2yo    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2vzBPFadgg

Once the sign ups are full, I will make a WhatsApp chat to coordinate plans.

Activity Hazards – MUST READ BEFORE REGISTERING

Participating in this activity involves many risks, dangers and hazards that could result in injury, death, paralysis, property damage, or loss to me or other third parties. These risks, dangers, and hazards may include, but are not limited to those listed
below. Please review them carefully before registering.

• Terrain is uncontrolled, unmarked and not inspected, and may include: Cliffs; trees, forest deadfall, and tree stumps; rocks and boulders; variable and difficult walking terrain; impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects; extreme variation in trails or terrain; encounters with domestic or wild animals; loss of balance or control; slips, trips and falls; becoming lost or separated from one’s group.
• Rockfall: Rockfall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking).
• Falls and Belaying: Rock climbing presents the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground, which can lead to injury or death. The risk of belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall. Equipment failure, including equipment associated with climbing, rappelling and belaying.
• Communication, rescue and medical treatment: Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available. Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field. If an injury occurs in challenging terrain, movement to an evacuation point may be slow.
• Personal injury includes: sprains; strains; shock; stress; cuts; abrasions; fractured or broken bones; impalement; loss of limbs; sunstroke; sunburn; dehydration; illness; soft tissue injuries; neck, head and brain injury; paralysis; psychological injury; other injury to the body.
• Other: changing weather conditions including but not limited to high winds, rain, lightning, forest fires; equipment failure; incomplete warnings or instructions; negligent first aid; negligence of other people, including trip coordinator and other guests.
• DRY-TOOLING SPECIFIC HAZZARDS. Dropped/falling ice tools, falling with sharp objects attached, increased rock/hold breakage, risk of damaged/cut climbing rope