This 2-day course is designed to teach you the basic skills needed to climb a rock route with a great climbing partner. You’ll put those skills to the test on day 2 with a summit climb at Washington Pass.
This is an ideal program for those wanting to get into outdoor climbing, as it will set a solid foundation of skills that you can continue to build on as you progress as a climber.
It is also a great program for those that want to climb an iconic peak such as Liberty Bell or South Early Winter Spire and do it with a higher margin of safety and comfort. We limit the group size to 2:1 or 1:1 - this also means more personalized attention for each climber on the course.
Day One:
We begin at a local rock climbing area where we can focus on the skills you will need to become a safe member of a climbing party.
Topics include:
Day Two:
We will head into the mountains early and put our new skills to the test. There are a number of classic moderate routes in the Washington Pass area from which we will choose a climb for our summit attempt.
Among these are the South Arete of South Early Winter Spire, and The Beckey Route on Liberty Bell. Please see our Washington Pass climbs for further information.
No previous climbing experience is required for this course.
EQUIPMENT LIST – ALPINE CLIMBING DAY TRIPS
TRIPS COVERED BY THIS LIST:
A NOTE ABOUT EQUIPMENT LISTS: Nothing can ruin a trip faster than having the wrong gear for the conditions at hand. All our programs are subject to rapid and severe changes in the weather. Select garments that are warm, lightweight, and durable. Generally speaking, the best arrangement is to think in terms of layers – a system that dries quickly, allows flexibility, and resists wind, water, and abrasion. All of us have different tolerances for heat or cold; for example, you might choose warmer gloves than specified here if you tend to get cold hands. If you have doubts about a specific garment’s appropriateness, please talk to your guide in advance about conditions you are most likely to experience. This list is built for a trip with an unsettled weather forecast. With good weather, some of these items may be left behind to save weight. All trips require that you bring adequate food and water, please see our “food” equipment list for details.
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CLOTHING Head, Hands & Feet
Upper Body Layers
Lower Body Layers
Options Layers for colder or wetter weather
ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSORIES continued…
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT – SPRING (snow travel; please ask your guide about current conditions)
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