For BCMC members in Raj's mentorship group

This trip is only open to BCMC Mentorship Program participants. Preference will be given to mentees of the organizer (mentor). The organizer can open this trip to other mentees/mentors if needed.

Trip Details: Trad Climbing Outing

Objective: Reflect and learn from previous outing. New crag, new climbs, and more stoke! Thinking of going over some alpine anchors and practicing trad anchors on a climb. Either do a short multi or break down a single pitch into sections. Option to mock lead while building the trad anchor if you are not comfortable.

Gear:

• Required: Harness, rock shoes, chalk bag, belay device, trad rack, personal anchor system, anchor material, rope, 6-10 alpine draws, prussik material.
• Optional: Belay glasses, crack gloves, ascender, guidebook.
• Shared Gear: Discuss rope, anchor material, and draws in group chat.

Food/Drinks: Bring 2-3L water, snacks, and lunch for 5-6 hours at the crag.

Meeting:

• Location: St David’s Church (1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver, BC V7S 1N5).
• Time: 7:00 AM (depart after 10 min).
• Return: 3:00-5:00 PM. (4:00pm-6:00pm if we grab food after the climb).
• Carpooling: Arranged at meeting point.

Weather & Contingency:

• Climb if rock is dry (no heavy rain day prior, ≤40% chance of precipitation).
• Discuss rescheduling or alternate plans in group chat if needed.

Crag Options:

• Smoke Bluffs: Mountain Project
• Murrin Park: Mountain Project
• Shannon Falls: Mountain Project

• Decision: Finalized in group chat or at carpark.
• Resources: Squamish Select guidebook or free topos at QuickDraw.

Optional Food/Drinks Celebration: To celebrate our last session we can get a quick bite and/or drinks.