MACC - ROCK 8: ROCK CLIMBING RESCUE is an indoor weekday evening training offering a combination of instruction, demonstration, and guided practice with a professional MAA instructor in a compact, accessible format. Completion will prepare you for success as an advanced level traditional rock climber and help you be better qualified to attend MAA events. We'll do the following:
Locking off the belay
Escaping the belay
Lowering from an auto-lock device
Counterbalanced rappel
RECOMMENDED FOR: All current MAA members who have attended the companion online training and/or have completed the prior level outdoor training, or have appropriate experience on their MAA profile.
EVENT LEADER: Darren Shutt, darren@mountainascent.org, (916) 872-3399
DURATION: 2.5 hours
MEET: MACC 5209 Luce Avenue Suite A, McClellan, CA 95652
WHAT TO BRING: All items on the gear list below
PERSONAL GEAR: Members are encouraged to use your own equipment. If you're missing something, loaner gear may be available. Please let the instructor know if you need something. All paying members receive a retail gear discount at Bobcat's Outdoor Adventure Sports. Brands include ArcTeryx, Black Diamond, Petzl, Mountain Hardwear, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Outdoor Research, MSR, Beal, Garmin and more.
CLIMBING GEAR
Harness*
4 locking carabiners*
2 tied or sewn runners, 48"*
Auto-locking belay device*
Prusik cord
Any of your own rock protection and runners
*If you are without some of this important safety gear, it may be available for loan upon prior request, first-come, first serve. Please contact the event leader.
For more information or questions about this training event, please contact the listed event leaders, or connect@mountainascent.org, or (916) 692-0005.
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darren@mountainascent.org
(916) 872-3399
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