The Skaha Bluffs have many excellent "Sport' (bolted) rock climbing routes.  There should be good opportunities for both leading and top-roping... depending skill levels.  The group will need a few experienced lead-climbers since most of the routes need to be lead in order to setup a top-rope.

The plan will be to get a cheap motel in Penticton for Friday thru Sunday nights.  The estimated fee is $20 per person per night.  We'll need to book early so, once you are sure you can go, join this trip as soon as possible so I have an idea of how many are going and can book the necessary rooms.

All participants must bring their personal climbing gear... including: harness, belay device, locking biner, climbing shoes, and helmet. Also highly recommended is a prussic for rappelling, a PAS (personal anchor system) for securing yourself, plenty of water and energy snacks.

Ropes & anchor material for this event are provided by participants and not by the club. If you have a full strength climbing rope and anchor material, please do bring it. A 70 meter rope would be an asset for a few areas!

While the more experienced climbers are usually happy to share their knowledge, this is not a climbing course. Every participant should be able to lead-belay and is expected to have *at least* some top roping experience (indoors and/or outdoors).

Emergency contact info: please log in, click on: My Account > Edit Profile Information > Private Info and add it (you'll need to re-enter your password).  Your emergency contact info will be stored *privately* and made available to those organizing trips *you* choose to attend.

Cancellation due to weather: - we'll check the weather forecast for where we're going two days before we leave (Environment Canada - weatheroffice.gc.ca). If the forecast is 40% PoP or less then we'll go. Anything *above* 40% PoP and the trip is automatically cancelled... *unless* the trip organizer contacts the group to say otherwise.

NOTE: please contact the trip organizer(s) BEFORE the trip begins if there is anything you need to disclose that may affect the trip. Also the trip will be dependent on someone driving up there, as I am currently not driving.