Event Category: Training

  • The plan is to cover Basic rappelling and safety.  Participants will practice rappelling with a belay device, on a Munter hitch,  on double and single strand Ropes.  Time permitting instructors will demo advance Rappelling techniques  such as double rappel, use of a tag line and use of the Beal escaper. Participant Equipment:  Harness, belay device […]

  • Intended as an introduction to and practice in a safe setting, multi-pitch climbing. This is targeted at newer lead climbers who feel comfortable to start looking at sport routes or trad with bolted anchor stations. Please note that I am not a guide or instructor, but have sufficient experience and enjoy teaching the basics to […]

  • 🏔️ Crevasse Rescue Practise for BMC 2024 🏔️ 🗓️ Key Details: Start: 6:30 PM Distance: 3.86 KM Elevation Gain: 260 M Route: Seymour Practise Meeting Location: Mt Seymour Practice Location: Brockton Point Note: We might end up hiking a bit more if we can’t find good snow to practice on. No guarantees, but hey, more cardio! […]

  • Yet another snow skills practice session for mentorship program participants. Tues May 14, meet at Bean Around the World at Parkgate Village at base of Seymour at 4:30pm (Edit): https://maps.app.goo.gl/7YdfydA7XfegS92f7 We will walk the first part of the Seymour trail towards Brockton point and look for snow slopes for practice. Depending on time and amount […]