Come join a few of us reviewing ropes, glacier travel and crevasse rescue systems on Burnaby Mountain. Lots of trips going on, you should brush up!
This is not an instructional session, rather it is reviewing skills we have already acquired. You should have the following equipment or equivalent for these skills:
Climbing helmet Harness 4 Locking Carabiners - at least 1 large HMS style and 1 regular locker 4 Non-locking Carabiners - any style, recommend wire gates 1 Single Length Dyneema/Dynex Runner/Sling (60cm/24in diameter loop) 1 Double Length Dyneema/Dynex Runner/Sling (120cm/48in diameter loop) 1 Cordelette - 6 mm cord, 6 meter length 1 Cordelette - 6 mm cord, 3 meter length 1-2 Prussik Loops - 3-4 feet of 6mm cordelette tied in loop with double fisherman's knot and/or a SterlingHollowblockI have a couple of 60m heavy static ropes. Bring your own if you like.
Meet at North Parking lot, SFU 0800. Dress for the weather. Hiking boots recommended, dress for the weather, we will be training in the North forest, slopes up to 45 deg.
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