Meetup, sign waivers, drive to Chief’s parking. Practice rock climb at Stooges Slab @ The Malamute  – 5.8 / 5.9. Sport or top or fixed rope. Pack and drive to the Grouse base. Hike up BCMC trail. Skyride down.      

Practicing “Alpine Aid in Emergency”. Please note, this is not a course. Essential Gear: Base Alpine Gear Set and a minimal rack of cams. Extra 120cm sling (total 3). 8mm 60m half rope or else. Top-rope anchor ( 4 lockers and a cord ).    

  Meetup, sign waivers, drive to Chief’s parking. Practice rock climb at Stooges Slab @ The Malamute  – 5.8 / 5.9. Sport or top or fixed rope. Pack and drive to the Grouse base. Hike up BCMC trail. Skyride down.      

PLEASE READ This is Alpine practice – we climb in boots (not rock shoes) and with backpacks. The trip will only go if P.O.P. < 40% or it will be cancelled. Last minute cancellations are possible and do occur. Itinerary Meetup, sign waivers, drive to the location. Finish off testing “extended” rappel method – in […]

Meetup, sign waivers, drive to the location. Walk in to Juniper Point @ Lighthouse Park Review and practice: extended rappel, gibbs knot, adding extra friction (w 2nd Reverso or 3 lockers) Rappel down to the shoreline, on emergency 7mm cord. Ascend the rope (7mm static). Back to parking, drive to the Grouse base. Hike up […]