Description

If you’ve been lead climbing single pitch and are keen to try a multi-pitch climb this could be your next Vancouver Section ACC event. The plan is to meet-up at a mutually convenient local park/venue for a “dry run” evening of Thursday July 23, 2026 before our multi-pitch day Saturday July 25, 2026. It’s likely best to sign-up with your regular climbing partner. With one organizer and two sign-ups we will be climbing as a group of three.

During the Thursday July 23, 2026 evening session, we will have several two bolt anchor board stations set up at ground level where we’ll traverse from one station to the next and literally walk through the skills needed for your first multi-pitch climb. The anchor boards can be fixed to a chain fence or trees and we will belay each other from station to station. This will require clear communication/commands, familiarity with 2 bolt anchors, lead belaying, belaying from above, rope management and anchor cleaning. As every beginner friendly multi-pitch route I can think of is a walk-off we will not be rappelling July 23 or 25th.

Saturday July 25, 2026 we’ll meet up as early as needed to get onto our multi-pitch climb and send.

This event is best suited to members who have climbed outdoors for a season or two and are confident leading 5.9. Familiarity with two bolt anchors will be a huge asset.

Though I have gear that we could use I think it would be best to use gear that you and your partner will be using on your day out. That is, you want to be familiar with your quick draws, your anchor material, your rope with your belay device.

Gear list:

• Helmet
• Rock climbing harness with two tie-in points
• Belay device with guide mode
• Belay carabiner
• Rock shoes
• Personal Anchor
• Locking carabiners x2 spare
• Sun screen, snacks/lunch and water for the multi-pitch day, appropriate layers, 10 essentials
• Preferred – your anchors x 2 (120cm sling, 2 D-shaped locking carabiners, master point locking carabiner), quick draws x 8 or 10, rope.

If you have gear questions please ask.

Though I have posted this event today, I won’t have internet service for the next week. I will check email and answer questions as soon as I can. I appreciate everyone’s patience.

I would appreciate sign-ups keeping their availability up to date as it really helps plan the event.

In the question box below could you describe in 30 words or less your climbing experience. And if you have a climbing partner signing up, who is your partner?

 

Hazards: 

Rockfall
What are the Risks
Rockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g.
climbing/scrambling/hiking)

Communication and Rescue
What are the Risks
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|

Terrain
What are the Risks
Cornices | Crevasses | Trees, tree wells, and tree stumps | Cliffs | Creeks | Rocks and Boulders
|Holes and depressions below the snow surface| Variable and difficult snow conditions |Snowcat
roads and road ranks | Fences and other man-made structures | Impact or collision with other
persons, vehicles or objects | Encounters with domestic or wild animals | Loss of balance or
control | Becoming lost or separated from the group | Slips, trips, and falls|

General Hazards
What are the Risks
Slips trips and falls indoor or outdoor| Equipment failure| Infectious disease contracted through
viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact|
Negligence of other persons, including other guests| Negligent first aid| Negligence of the guide
Including failure to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from, or warn you of risk,
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dangers, hazards, on participating in ACC activities|

Falls and Belaying
What are the Risks
Mountaineering and ice climbing present 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 a belay failure is also
present which can contribute to a ground fall|