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Fall 2008

472 Eskimo Roll Clinic

Tuesday 7 - 9 p.m.
October 7 - November 4
Ages: All Ages
Location: CRC Pool
Fee: $39

A solid kayak roll is a preferred method of self-rescue in both whitewater and sea-kayaks. Through hands-on instruction in the Evergreen State College pool, you’ll learn the basic mechanical and mental skills of executing a successful kayak roll. Evergreen has a set of kayaks, skirts and paddles that can be shared by class participants, but you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it. You will be asked to open your eyes underwater, so we recommend you bring goggles and nose-plug for protection especially if you wear glasses or contacts.
Instructor: Greg Stewart

473 Basic Rock

Saturday/ Sunday All day
October 11 - 12
Ages: Adult
Location: Leavenworth
Fee: $290

This class is designed to accommodate first time climbers as well as those with some indoor rock climbing experience. We begin with basic movements skills on rock, and then incorporate both face and crack climbing techniques before progressing to more challenging climbs. You will learn safe climbing protocols under the guidance of experienced and supportive instructors. It is our intent to educate, encourage, and enlighten you to the rewards and pure fun of rock climbing. Technical equipment, belays, anchors, knots, rappelling and lowering are all thoroughly covered. An additional objective of this class is for students to be able to safely evaluate and set up their own top ropes.

Previous climbing experience is not required. This class is designed to accommodate first time climbers as well as those with some indoor gym experience.
Instructor(s): Mountain Madness Staff

474 Companion Rock Rescue Course

Saturday/ Sunday All day
October 18 - 19
Ages: Adult
Location: Leavenworth
Fee: $290

This course is designed for climbers with some traditional rock climbing experience and familiarity with multi-pitch climbing. Companion rock rescue techniques are crucial for all climbers who venture high into vertical terrain, embark on mountaineering expeditions, or pursue alpine rock climbs in remote settings. How would you handle an unconscious leader three pitches up? What if your partner can’t pull that roof move? Could you raise them more easily than retreat? Can you pass a knot on a rappel or lower?

Participants will learn rescue protocols under the guidance of experienced and supportive instructors. Course curriculum is based on standards set by the American Mountain Guide’s Association (AMGA). Site management and hazard evaluation will also be a key topics covered.

Course curriculum includes:
Anchors and belay systems
Rescue knots, hitches and ratchets
Belay escapes
Rescue systems: raising, lowering, tandem-rappelling, counterbalance
rappelling
Ascending a fixed rope
Pre-rigged rappels
Transitions through all systems and leader rescue
Instructor(s): Mountain Madness Staff

 

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Last Updated: September 02, 2008


The Evergreen State College

2700 Evergreen Parkway NW

Olympia, Washington 98505

(360) 867-6000