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Postponed: Rock Gym to Outside Climbing Skills

  • Start date: 09/05/2023

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 09/05/2023

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This is a multi-day class on skills needed to transition from climbing in a rock gym to climbing outside. The participants will learn the gear, skills, etiquette, etc. for climbing outside. These include how to build a top rope anchor, cleaning an anchor, and more. The classroom portion of the class will be held in the evening on Tues Sept 5, at the Skinner Butte columns on the evening of Friday Sept 8 and then a field day on Sat, Sept 9 at the Flagstone climbing area up the McKenzie River (or another outdoor climbing location).

  • Event Leader: Mcmurdo Patrick

  • Assistant Leader: Reiter Maryanne

  • Event category: Climbs

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  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

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  • Season: 2023

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Required Gear: • Climbing harness and helmet • 6 locking carabiners • Belay device (and rappel device, if belay device cannot be used to rappel, such as a grigri) • Hollow block or short prussik (for rappelling) • PAS – Personal Anchor System (pre-made, Pursell, or a double length sling) • Triple length sling - about 180 cm / 72 inches long. Purchase from a retailer that carries climbing equipment and make sure it is intended for technical applications. Avoid Tech Cord or Pro Cord. • Cordelette for anchors. 6 -7mm, 20 – 25 feet long. Purchase from a retailer that carries climbing equipment and make sure it is intended for technical applications. Avoid Tech Cord or Pro Cord. Optional Gear: • 6 non-locking carabiners • 60-meter dynamic climbing rope (9 mm – 10.2 mm) • Double length sling - about 120 cm / 48 inches long. Purchase from a retailer that carries climbing equipment and make sure it is intended for technical applications. Avoid Tech Cord or Pro Cord.

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  • Member Fees: 100

  • Elevation Gain:

  • Non-Member Fees: 120

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Obsidian's inaugural Gym to Crag course was a resounding success! We kicked off on Tuesday with an introductory session, a skills assessment, and lessons on cleaning and building anchors. By Friday, we gathered at the columns, where everyone had a chance to build a climbing anchor, climb to the top, and clean an anchor while on top rope. The adventure continued on Saturday at Eagles Rest, where we introduced the group to lead climbing and lead belaying. Although the group initially practiced lead climbing while on top-rope, they surpassed all expectations by the afternoon, successfully leading their first outdoor climbs. As the day came to a close, some participants led their second climb, while others ventured up the extensive slab known as Bohemian "Slab"city.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 10
  • Number of spots available: 1
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Mcmurdo, Patrick 206-714-1655 N 100
2 Signed-Up Reiter, Maryanne 541-521-8472 N 100
3 Signed-Up Glock, Melanie 541-844-9515 N 100
4 Signed-Up Martens, Sarah 920-857-4717 N 100
5 Signed-Up Sato, Linda 541-914-1503 N 100
6 Signed-Up Leng, Jane 541-232-3239 N 100
7 Signed-Up Burgess, Eva 715-212-9616 N 100
8 Signed-Up Barrow, Connor 541-936-8898 N 120
9 Signed-Up Burgess, Eva 715-212-9616 N 100