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*tube style belay device (ex: Black Diamond ATC, ATC Guide, Petzl Verso, Petzl Reverso) | *tube style belay device (ex: Black Diamond ATC, ATC Guide, Petzl Verso, Petzl Reverso) | ||
*1 locking carabiner for belaying (preferred style is pearbiner; ex: Petzl Williams Screwgate) | *1 locking carabiner for belaying (preferred style is pearbiner; ex: Petzl Williams Screwgate) | ||
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours. | |||
==Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level== | ==Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level== | ||
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*waterproof/water-resistant layers (if it’s planning on being rainy, avoid jeans and cotton t-shirts) | *waterproof/water-resistant layers (if it’s planning on being rainy, avoid jeans and cotton t-shirts) | ||
*sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat) | *sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat) | ||
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours. | |||
==Overnight Camping Gear== | ==Overnight Camping Gear== | ||
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*extra AAA batteries (for keeping your headlamp juiced) | *extra AAA batteries (for keeping your headlamp juiced) | ||
*marshmallows, smores fix-ins, and other stoke-raising materials | *marshmallows, smores fix-ins, and other stoke-raising materials | ||
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours. | |||
==Rock 1 Student Gear== | ==Rock 1 Student Gear== | ||
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''Optional:'' | ''Optional:'' | ||
*rock climbing shoes (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED; ex: La Sportiva Nagos)** | *rock climbing shoes (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED; ex: La Sportiva Nagos)** | ||
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours. | |||
==Rock 2 Student Gear== | ==Rock 2 Student Gear== | ||
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*rock climbing shoes (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED; ex: La Sportiva Nagos)** | *rock climbing shoes (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED; ex: La Sportiva Nagos)** | ||
*Personal Anchor System (PAS; ex: Metolius Personal Anchor System; 2 is recommended; *note: DO NOT use a standard daisy chain for PAS) | *Personal Anchor System (PAS; ex: Metolius Personal Anchor System; 2 is recommended; *note: DO NOT use a standard daisy chain for PAS) | ||
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours. | |||
==Rock 3 Student Gear== | ==Rock 3 Student Gear== | ||
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*Quickdraws/extra slings/carabiners for ‘building’ quickdraws (ex: CAMP Mach Express Dyneema 60cm) | *Quickdraws/extra slings/carabiners for ‘building’ quickdraws (ex: CAMP Mach Express Dyneema 60cm) | ||
*dynamic single climbing rope (suitable for lead climbing, ex: Sterling Velocity 9.8mm) | *dynamic single climbing rope (suitable for lead climbing, ex: Sterling Velocity 9.8mm) | ||
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours. | |||
==Rock 4 Student Gear== | ==Rock 4 Student Gear== | ||
Latest revision as of 02:08, 28 April 2015
Climbing-Specific Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
- UIAA-approved climbing harness**
- helmet (UIAA-approved climbing helmet preferred; next best is ski helmet, followed by bike helmet)**
- tube style belay device (ex: Black Diamond ATC, ATC Guide, Petzl Verso, Petzl Reverso)
- 1 locking carabiner for belaying (preferred style is pearbiner; ex: Petzl Williams Screwgate)
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
- day pack (any backpack of approx.. 15-30 liters volume for storing essential equipment)
- water (min. 1 L; though depends on typical daily intake)
- snacks (trail mix, Cliff bars, chocolate, etc)
- lunch
- extra layers (e.g windbreaker, middle insulating layers, etc)
- waterproof/water-resistant layers (if it’s planning on being rainy, avoid jeans and cotton t-shirts)
- sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat)
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Overnight Camping Gear
Essentials:
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad (ex: Thermarest)**
- headlamp (ex: Black Diamond Revolt)
- BYOB (bring your own brews)
- tent (1 per tent group)
Optional:
- stove
- cooking materials
- comfy footwear to wear around camp (ex: flip flops, hut booties, etc)
- toothbrush
- extra AAA batteries (for keeping your headlamp juiced)
- marshmallows, smores fix-ins, and other stoke-raising materials
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Rock 1 Student Gear
Essential:
- All “Climbing-Specific Essentials No Matter What Rock Level” equipment
- Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
Optional:
- rock climbing shoes (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED; ex: La Sportiva Nagos)**
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Rock 2 Student Gear
Essential:
- All “Climbing-Specific Essentials No Matter What Rock Level” equipment
- prussik loop (for tying 3rd-hand friction hitches)**
- Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
Optional:
- anchor-building material (slings, cord, carabiners, etc; recommended you wait until after Rock 2 to purchase so you know which anchor-building materials you’d like to use)
- rock climbing shoes (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED; ex: La Sportiva Nagos)**
- Personal Anchor System (PAS; ex: Metolius Personal Anchor System; 2 is recommended; *note: DO NOT use a standard daisy chain for PAS)
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Rock 3 Student Gear
Essential:
- All “Climbing-Specific Essentials No Matter What Rock Level” equipment
- prussik loop (for tying 3rd-hand friction hitches)**
- anchor-building material (sling, cord, carabiners, etc)
- a calm head
- rock climbing shoes (ex: La Sportiva Nagos)**
- Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
Optional:
- Chalk
- Quickdraws/extra slings/carabiners for ‘building’ quickdraws (ex: CAMP Mach Express Dyneema 60cm)
- dynamic single climbing rope (suitable for lead climbing, ex: Sterling Velocity 9.8mm)
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Rock 4 Student Gear
Essential:
- All “Climbing-Specific Essentials No Matter What Rock Level” equipment
- prussik loop (for tying 3rd-hand friction hitches)**
- anchor-building material (sling, cord, carabiners, etc)
- a calm head
- rock climbing shoes (ex: La Sportiva Nagos)**
- Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
Optional:
- Quickdraws/extra slings/carabiners for ‘building’ quickdraws (ex: CAMP Mach Express Dyneema 60cm)
- dynamic single climbing rope (suitable for lead climbing, ex: Sterling Velocity 9.8mm)
- A rack (nuts, cams, tricams, etc; recommended to purchase AFTER Rock 4)
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Rock 1 Instructor Gear
Essential:
- All “Climbing-Specific Essentials No Matter What Rock Level” equipment
- UIAA-approved single climbing rope (rope approved for top roping)**
- anchor-building materials (slings, cord, static lines; locking/non-locking carabiners)
- Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
Optional:
- Additional rope/cord strands to practice knots (aim for one for each student)
- rock climbing shoes (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED; ex: La Sportiva Nagos)**
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Rock 2 Instructor Gear
Essential:
- All “Climbing-Specific Essentials No Matter What Rock Level” equipment
- additional anchor-building material (slings, cordellete, carabiners; whichever methods you decide to teach; extra slings/cord is useful for students to borrow
- prussik loop (for tying 3rd-hand friction hitches)**
- TR climbing rope(s) (depending on group size; may need 1-2)**
- Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
Optional:
- Edge-approaching safety materials (fixed line near edge for instructor/students while teaching anchors, etc)
- rock climbing shoes (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED; ex: La Sportiva Nagos)**
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Rock 3 Instructor Gear
Essential:
- All “Climbing-Specific Essentials No Matter What Rock Level” equipment
- prussik loop (for tying 3rd-hand friction hitches)**
- anchor-building material (sling, cord, carabiners, etc)
- a calm head
- Quickdraws/extra slings/carabiners for ‘building’ quickdraws (ex: CAMP Mach Express Dyneema 60cm)
- dynamic single climbing rope (suitable for lead climbing, ex: Sterling Velocity 9.8mm)
- Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
Optional:
- Extra dynamic single climbing rope (suitable for lead climbing, ex: Sterling Velocity 9.8mm)
- The Rock Warrior’s Way
- Petzl GriGri or Trango Cinch
- rock climbing shoes (HIGHLY RECCOMENDED; ex: La Sportiva Nagos)
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.
Rock 4 Instructor Gear
Essential:
- All “Climbing-Specific Essentials No Matter What Rock Level” equipment
- prussik loop (for tying 3rd-hand friction hitches)**
- anchor-building material (sling, cord, carabiners, etc)
- a calm head
- traditional climbing protection rack (assortment of cams, nuts, hexes, tricams, etc; focus on cams/nuts)
- Quickdraws/extra slings/carabiners for ‘building’ quickdraws (ex: CAMP Mach Express Dyneema 60cm)
- dynamic single climbing rope (suitable for lead climbing, ex: Sterling Velocity 9.8mm)
- extra TR rope(s) (dependent on students’ ability to bring ropes; required for mock leads)
- Non-Climbing Essentials No Matter What Rock Level
Optional:
- Gear sling (for holding all of the rack in one spot)
- rock climbing shoes (ex: La Sportiva Nagos)**
___**denotes: can be rented from the VOC during gear hours.