General Instructions
Students meet instructors at SPIRE Rock, 700 Military Rd S, Tacoma, WA 98444
Start time: 9 am
Duration: Day Trip
After field trip complete field trip self-evaluation in Google Classroom
Practice and Objectives
Learn and practice basic rock climbing skills including friction, crack, face, and traverse moves
Learn and practice mechanical rappel techniques
Practice rappel backup techniques
Practice ascending a rope
Practice belay techniques and rope handling
Demonstrate mastery of belay techniques, climbing commands, and knots/hitches
GEAR
Carabiners
1 large locking pear carabiner for belaying
4 locking carabiners (medium to large)
6 non-locking carabiners - solid or wire gate
Runners
1 pre-sewn nylon double runner
1 pre-sewn nylon single runner
2 tied nylon single runners, each made from 5 feet of 1" webbing
1 tied nylon runner, made from 9 feet of 1" webbing
1 nylon triple runner, made from 13 feet of 1" webbing
Accessory cord
1 6mm prusik loop made from 6' of accessory cord
1 24" 6mm prusik cord
1 5mm prusik loop made from 6' of accessory cord
1 5mm prusik loop made from 5' of accessory cord
Other
Autblock (hollowblock or additional prusik loop)
Dedicated personal anchor
Leather belay gloves
Day pack or large backpack
UIAA approved climbing helmet
Approved climbing harness with belay loop
Nut tool
Rock shoes (optional but recommended)
Mountaineering boots (at least one climb must be done in mountaineering boots)
10 Essentials
Food and water for a full day outside