WHAT: Intro to Trad Climbing

WHEN: Saturday May 25, 2019 9:30am-4pm
Saturday June 22, 2019 9:30am-4pm
Saturday July 20, 2019 9:30am-4pm

WHERE: Kelso or Rattlesnake Conservation Area

Depending on weather and temperature.

DESCRIPTION: This is a practical clinic to give you the opportunity to second and clean gear or mock lead to practice placing gear. There’s a chance for you to lead on 5.1-5.5, if you can demonstrate you know and understand how to build an anchor. You must know how to belay a leader and catch a leader fall. It’s helpful if you can rappel.

Participants: 4-6, depending on how many experienced leaders I have helping.

COST: Park fee around $7.

GEAR: Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing shoes, belay device, rope, long slings, biners, protection gear, nut tool, lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent/clothing.

TRIP LEADER: Contact Yendre, at ndshen@yahoo.ca if you’re interested and please answer the following questions in your email to her.

1. Are you an ACC member?
2. Do you know how to belay a leader and catch a leader fall?
3. Do you lead, for how long? Indoors or outdoors? 4. Can you belay a second from the top?
5. Do you know how to rappel
6. Do you have a rope? A trad rack?

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B

WAIVER: You must read and understand it before attending and sign a color copy in ink upon arrival: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ACCWaiver.pdf