New to dry tooling? Interested in dry tooling? Wanna go dry tooling? Can you handle a smidgeon of rain?

Well, this is the trip for you! Hot diggity! Come on down to Dennett Bluffs for a gathering of like minded individuals and try out some tooling! (I have learned that Dennett Bluffs is in the area of a film location for Rambo's First Blood; the Junkyard Scene. I think we should hereafter call the area Rambo's Junkyard because it's super cool. But, if this location is very wrong, please stop me before I continue to make a fool of myself).

We will have ropes set up and a tarp structure to stay out of the rain. I would be happy to share my knowledge and answer questions about what I know about dry tooling (and/or mixed climbing). DISCLAIMER: I am far from being a dry tooling expert. I started about 20 years ago (Haffner Creek: I had to be rescued off of a climb when I fell wearing leashes. Very embarrassing). I am an adequate climber. But I can get you started and talk about gear, technique, fruit boots, why you shouldn't wear leashes in your tools, figure 4s, hookers, screamers, screaming barfies, screws, and much much more. 

This is a beginner friendly trip, but unfortunately we do not have personal climbing equipment to help you get started. If you are interested in climbing with us, please bring a harness, helmet, appropriate boots, technical ice climbing crampons and preferably tools (though these can be shared). Warning: when renting tools, try to avoid getting an adze on your tool (big lobodomy risk). You can try climbing with glacier crampons and even a mountaineering axe, but there is a risk that we will laugh at your efforts.  All this stuff can be rented at ClimbOn (I think). If you need a little direction with this, drop me a line and I'll see what I can do.

If it rains (cuz you know it will likely rain) we will still proceed with the event. Think of it as training for ice climbing - you will get wet, it's inevitable. Miranda and I will bring a tarp structures, stoves, and a jug of water. Bring a cup and some delicious drink mixings. If, however, the rain turns into a crazy atmospheric river event that could close the highway, cancellation is likely. This will be discussed in the forum.