Date
Saturday, 24 Nov 2018 8:45 AM
CLIMBING SVEN TOWER III / RIGHT RIB;
DATE: Nov. 24, 2018 (Saturday) @ 8:45 A.M.
Leader: David Anderson
Rating: 5.6-ish; 3-pitch
# OF ATTENDEES: 6, maximum
READ THIS ENTIRE WRITE-UP BEFORE YOU SIGN UP.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY.
TRIP DESCRIPTION: RECENT GRADS OF THE BASIC ROCK-CLIMBING CLASS WILL HAVE PRIORITY TO BE PUT ON THIS CLIMB THROUGH Nov. 9, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. If you are a recent grad, please so state in the comment section of this post or otherwise let me know.
This is a technical climb leaving from Tom’s Thumb Trailhead in the McDowell Mtns., with a 30-40 minute approach/exit. Great granite rock, moderate climb, mixed protection (trad & pro), with a rappel off the back and a hike back around to our bags. On this “joint-venture” event we all help out and contribute what we can; labor, skill, experience, gear, etc.
Safety is our #1 goal. It is everyone’s job.
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT:
1. You must be a Paid-up member of AMC. Recent “Basic” grads have priority through November 9, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.
2. DO A REALISTIC SELF-ASSESSMENT ABOUT WHETHER YOU SHOULD COME ON THIS TRIP. Have some easy/moderate climbing experience and be competent at rappelling, locking off your rappel device, and ascending rope to self-rescue.
3. Have the required gear (see below)and help carry and manage group gear/rope,
4. Put yourself on the “Wait-List”,
5. I will screen the wait list.
PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOURSELF ON THE WAITLIST UNLESS YOU ARE FIRMLY COMMITTED TO ATTENDING. SIGNING UP AND THEN BAILING, COULD AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO GET ON FUTURE TRIPS.
REQUIRED GEAR (Minimum):
Harness, helmet,climbing shoes, approach shoes, belay/rappel device(s), autoblock, 3 (minimum) locking biners, 3 (minimum) non-locking biners or just 6 lockers), personal anchor, 3 prussiks (short medium, long) for self-rescue (or other ascension devices), A PACK THAT IS BIG ENOUGH TO CARRY ROPE, SO YOU APPROACH/EXIT HANDS-FREE, food & water. You will be carrying rope/gear.
For multi-pitch climbs in general, you should also usually have:
headlamp (test it), 20 feet of one-inch tubular earth-tone webbing (we all contribute webbing, as needed, to leave in place) a rap-ring (bail-out ring), small pack to climb with (maybe 18 L.) for jacket, water food, headlamp, space blanket, etc.
Think about whether you need:
gloves for belay +/or rappel, Breathable Rain-suit, chalk bag, glasses strap, sun protection, hat/scarf, sunscreen, first-aid supplies, electrolytes, meds, small pocket knife, camera.
It may very well be more windy and cold (or hotter) than you think.
MEET-UP LOCATION; McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Tom’s Thumb Trailhead; http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/trailhead/displayLocation/8#sthash.dIxEGTUi.dpbs
33.694488°, -111.801685°
Meet by 8:45 a.m., to start the approach hike promptly at 9:00 a.m.
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PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS YOU LEARN MULTI-PITCH:
1. To belay someone is a serious task. Treat it like it is. Pay attention. The climber’s life is in your hands. A good brake hand is essential. Keep your brake hand down (in the “lock” position) as much as possible. Be relaxed and alert.
2. On lead-belay, pay attention to your lead-climber and the climbing rope. Generally the lead-climber should have to say very little to you. You should already know from observing.
3. Don’t distract someone when they are setting up for a climb/belay/rappel, or beginning their climb. Let them focus.
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Street cars are fine. Parking is free.
E-mail David at BDAnderson53@gmail.com, as needed.
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AMC language: Climbing is a personal choice and requires personal responsibility. Climbing and associated activities are dangerous and can result in injury and/or death. Climbing exposes you to risks. Risks are not eliminated by training, or skill. By your participation in any AMC activity or event, you accept and assume any and all risks, including those created by negligence, connected to such activity or event.
