Self Rescue Skills BBQ

Leaders
Asha Park-Carter (S, T), Julian Kwan (S, T)
Program
Climbing
Type
Trad climbing
Trip date
Thursday, August 4th, 2022
Difficulty rating
5.fun

What

On Thursday evening we'll be doing a Self Rescue BBQ at Danehy Park. This should be a fun, casual opportunity to refresh/practice your self-rescue skills and meet other safety-conscious climbers.

Who

This gathering is aimed at those who have already taken a self-rescue course and / or have practiced these skills independently. It's a refresher review for previously learned skills, not initial instruction.

Time

Thurs 8/4, 5:30-6:30 food and social hangs, 6:30pm - Dusk is practice time

Location

At the grilling area in Danehy park. Roughly here: Map There is a small parking lot at the Sherman Street entrance to the park, nearby. The park is also T accessible from the Red Line, and bike accessible as well.

Activities

Practicing self-rescue skills and enjoying food/socializing. Skills possibly covered:

Escaping the belay

Ascending rope

Hauling/mechanical advantage systems

Other ideas welcome

Food / Drink

Again, food is 5:30-6:30. Basic grilling food (+vegan meat alternative) will likely be provided, pending a final confirmation. Folks are encouraged to bring any special foods they'd like to share, potluck style, though! Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks

Bring

Any gear that you would expect to have in a self-rescue situation (Harness, carabiners, prusik cord, cordelette, etc.)


Signup

Algorithm
first-come, first-serve
Maximum participants
20
Signups opened at
July 28, 2022, 5:13 p.m.
Signups closed at
Aug. 4, 2022, 7 p.m.
Notes

Please describe your experience with (i) escaping the belay,(ii) ascending rope, and (iii)hauling as A - did some independent research/practice, B - took a professional course, C - learned and try to practice from time to time, or D - use regularly. (example: i - B, ii - C, iii - C) Are there any skills you're particularly interesting in practicing or improving? Will you bring for the potluck?

Signups for this trip are closed.