The Skaha Bluffs have many excellent sport (bolted) rock climbing routes.  There should be good opportunities for both leading and top-roping, depending on 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. I am a comfortable outdoors 10a lead climber, and will definitely use this trip to venture into 10b territory!

I've scheduled the trip to leave Thursday evening, March 24 (Easter Friday's eve) to Monday night, March 28 (Easter Monday) but I could leave as early as Wednesday evening and return as late as Tuesday night. Indicate your availability in your answers to the Questions for Participants, and we'll discuss in the Planning Forum as people sign up.

The plan is to camp, unless the weather forecast calls for temperatures too cold for the group's comfort, in which case we'd choose a motel. We probably don't need to make reservations (low season) but join this trip as soon as you are sure you can go, so I have an idea of how many are going and can start making plans. I've capped the trip to 8 people for now. Each member can bring one non-BCMC guest.

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) to secure yourself, sunscreen, 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 top-roping experience (indoors and/or outdoors).

Emergency Contact Info: Please make sure you have added an Emergency Contact to your account profile. On the top right corner of the BCMC website, click on My Account then Edit Your Contact Info on the left hand side, then Private Info, and add the Name and Phone Number of your Emergency Contact. This information is stored privately and only made available to the organizers of trips you choose to attend. 

Potential Medical Issues: Please email/phone the organizer to share any important information, such as allergies or medication that could be vital information to First Aid responders. Anything you choose to share with the organizer will remain private. 

Poor Weather Cancellation: We'll check the weather forecast for Penticton two days before we leave  (weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-84_metric_e.html). The trip is maintained as long as the forecast is 40% PoP or less. Anything above 40% PoP and the trip is automatically cancelled, unless the trip organizer contacts the group to say otherwise.

Please make sure to answer all "Questions for Participants".