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Climbing Self-Rescue I Field Trip

Field trip: Climbing Self-Rescue I

Climbing Self-Rescue I Field Trip - Green Mountain: School Rock

Practice skills learned during Classroom Sessions 1 and 2 to conduct small party rescue scenarios that will require the employment of raising and lowering systems, movement on rope, and scene control.

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Tom Finley
Tom Finley
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • *Varies*
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft

Meet at the Gold Creek Trailhead for Green Mountain at 8:00am. Cars are required to display a Discover Pass.

The Kitsap Climbing Self-Rescue I module teaches small party (2+ rope teams) self-rescue. The Field Trip will employ knowledge and skills learned during Classroom Sessions 1 and 2 to conduct small party rescue scenarios that will require the employment of raising and lowering systems, movement on rope, and scene control.

The following activities will be covered:

  • Assessment of Anchors
  • Anchor Construction
  • Raising System Construction and Employment
  • Lowering System Construction and Employment
  • Pick-off of an injured climber from above.

Each student will be required to demonstrate entry level competency in these activities in order to be an effective member of a small party self-rescue.

Route/Place

Green Mountain: School Rock

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Standard rock climbing equipment including:

  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • 6-8 locking carabiners
  • 4-6 non-locking carabiners
  • 4-6 alpine draws (can employ non-locking carabiners listed above)
  • Cordelette
  • Progress Capture Pulley (Optional)
  • Lightweight Ascender (Optional)

Bring the gear you would have on your harness and we will apply it to the problems. You rescue with what you have. Climbing shoes not required.

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