PETE'S ROCK - canyoneering practice

We will be covering how to set up bolted anchors and releasable rigging. We will be practicing a lock-off and self rescue on the ground and on rappel. This will be a fun location where we can practice wraps, a short rappel and bigger rappel with fireman belays. We will be practicing at height. This is a great refresher for the upcoming assessment.

Here is a link to the skills check list with the CGI:
https://canyonguidesinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/competencies-checklist-CGI.pdf

You will need to know how to tie a rethreaded overhand for webbing to create a loop and a simple overhand knot on a bight. I will demonstrate how to tie a Munter Mule Overhand (MMO), but we will only be practicing setting up the Compact fig. 8 blocks. You will need to know how to tie a VT Prusik or an Asymmetrical Prusik.

We will be meeting in the parking lot for the Olympus trailhead, and will hike to the top of Pete's rock. Punctuality is required, please be respectful to the group and meet on time!

Required Gear List:
Harness
Helmet
Descenders (CRITR, ATS, PaliKoa, Sqwurel, NOT ATC!!)
2 Friction hitches (7 mm VT preferred)
Single length sling (24 inch [60cm]) Nylon or Dyneema
Double length sling (48 inch [120cm]) Dyneema preferred
3 Locking carabineers (screw gate HMS preferred)
20ft of webbing
Quick links (8 mm, UIAA certified)
Fig. 8

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Agenda:

• Terminology:
• Compact fig. 8 block
• Munter Mule Overhand (MMO)
• Releasable rigging (Friction, Lock off, Safety Backup
• Lock-off
• Self-rescue
• EARNEST anchors
• Water knot (Rethreaded overhand)
• VT Prusik
• Asymmetric Prusik
• Personalized Setup:
• You will need a descender, harness, 20ft of webbing, helmet, quick-links, locking carabineers, foot loops (single and double length) and friction hitches (VTs preferred).
• Bring snacks water and medicines if you need them.
• Execution:
  We will be setting up bolted anchors and practicing blocks and locking off and self rescue on the ground. We will then lock off on rappel and perform self rescues.

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