Friday, May 14, 2010

What To Bring

THINGS TO BRING

FOOD
MONEY
WATER
WATER BOTTLE
GYM SHOES
COMFORTABLE CLOTHES
SWIM SUIT
TOWEL
TARP
RAIN GEAR
WARM CLOTHES
CHANGE OF CLOTHES
EXTRA PAIR OF SOCKS
SUN GLASSES
SUN BLOCK
HAT/VISOR
BUG SPRAY

KNOW THE CALLS

CLIMBER-“ ON BELAY?”
Belayer-“BELAY ON” (no slack in rope)
CLIMBER-“READY TO CLIMB”
BELAYER-“ CLIMB ON”

KNOW YOUR ROLE
SAFETY FIRST CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK ALWAYS
(Helmet, knots, harness, EVERYTHING)
BELAYER
BACKUP BELAYER
ANCHOR(s)