PEABODY OPEN DRYTOOL COMP SAT DEC 5TH
PEABODY OPEN DRYTOOL COMP SAT DEC 5TH
Overview:
World Cup-style mixed climbing competition for beginner and experienced climbers.
The comp will start 10AM Saturday morning
Open climbing Saturday on the comp routes after the comp is finished around 2pm
Dinner ( for competitors and volunteers) and party (for everyone) Saturday night 5pm
Sunday morning clinic at 10am open climbing on the dry tool structure and the comp routes (register/pay separately HERE)
QUALIFICATIONS:
This competition is designed for individuals who are comfortable with a top rope belay system and also have some experience ice climbing. No prior drytooling or mixed climbing experience is required.
GEAR:
You will need your own gear in order to participate and rental equipment will be available onsite. The following gear is required: helmet, harness, ATC, locking carabiner, Ice Tools, Crampons, Mountaineering Boots, mono point crampons.
THIS CLINIC IS GEARED TOWARD THOSE NEW AND/OR INTERESTED IN LEAD CLIMBING ON ICE AND HAVE BEEN CLIMBING A SEASON OR TWO.
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE WORKING ON AND GETTING FEEDBACK FROM AN INSTRUCTOR FOR:
Ice Climbing and lead climbing fundamentals
Ice Screws and V-threads
Advanced ice climbing techniques
QUALIFICATIONS
Due to the nature of this class you need a certain knowledge base prior to this type of clinic.
Must be comfortable with a top rope belay system and also have experience ice climbing steep ice.
GEAR
You will need your own gear in order to participate in the class. Ice Climbing specific gear (Ice Tools, Crampons, and Mountaineering Boots) can be rented from us ($20). If you need to rent please reserve prior to the event to assure we have gear for you. Plan to be outside the majority of the day so please dress appropriately (winter jacket, snow pants, hats, gloves, etc).
Helmet
Harness
ATC
Locking carabiner
Ice Tools
Crampons
Mountaineering Boots
Ice Screws (Optional)
WEATHER
Due to the nature of ice climbing, the clinic weather dependent. If case of unsafe conditions, the event will be canceled at least two days prior.