Vent 5 @ Stinson Beach - Epic Sport Climbing, Pizza hacker & More!

Hey Climbers,

Welcome to Vent 5, a Stinson Beach crag that is literally at the ocean level so expect to see Pelicans, boats, the SF skyline, sea lions, and rising tides (but we will let you know if it affects where we climb and when) so if your new to this area it is breathtaking and a great place to post a Vent 5 profile pix on social media or even a dating site (kidding) :)
For those of you who have been to Vent 5, you know it offers sport climbing at all levels literally on top of the ocean. For those new to vent 5 know that people from all walks of life at all levels are welcome here. If you're new to outdoor climbing and only top rope we got you and if you want to lead let me know so that I can work with you.

Communications:
We will be coordinating all communications around gear, carpools, safety, with regular weekly updates via a WhatsApp chat entitled "Vent 5 "). Text me to be added to chat at 415-401-5809. Tell me your name!

Start time (getting up early)The time to meet in the main pull-out where you park is around 7:50am/8:00 a.m. Experience shows us that if you get there past 8:30 a.m. You may not get a parking spot and may have to go up the highway or down the highway to a smaller pull-out and walk back to the main highway. If you get there late, it is your responsibility to find the trail through Mountain project and make your way down. Wear hiking boots or approach shoes that support a steep hike

What do you need??

• Harness, helmet, grigri or atc and climbing shoes
• If you have a rope, quick draws adn anchor building gear, that will help. If not no worries. If you need to borrow a helmet or draws we got you
• Lunch, lunch and water
• Sunscreen as it;s exposed and potent even with overcast
• There's no bathroom so toilet paper optional
• Hiking or water shoes or approach shoes because it gets a little slippery on the way down and across the more wet rocks

Carpools
It is highly highly recommended that you drive with others because the pull-out where we park is small and super competitive to get a spot
So coordinate carpools in WhatsApp chat and let people know you need a ride or you can offer others rides and from where. If you are not on way maybe uber, muni or bart could be a convenient option to meet

Safety and Liability Disclaimer:
I/We are not climbing guides. We are merely peers who have experience based on TR/lead certs, outdoor experience, classes. We share our gear if in good condition. We try to get equal ropes to pair of 2 climbers so 12 peeps - 6 ropes.

LIABILITY WAIVER: You (& your guests) understand that rock climbing and bouldering are inherently dangerous activities and that you are responsible for your own safety. You/guests agree to release event organizers from any and all liability & damages for any injuries, death or other losses you may incur during meetup.
Questions? Ask in WhatsApp chat.

Where will be climbing?

• Initially, we will start at Kombucha & the Juice Shop and "Vent #5" -- All 3 areas have route levels between 5.6 and 5.10Dish.
• here is mountain project for directions, map, route information etc - https://www.mountainproject.com/area/121452881/vent-5

I will break group in to 2 smaller groups. I will be chapering beginners. I will need 2 lead climbers who can lead 5.7-5.9 confidently to help set up top ropes. The other group will be more experienced so ya all can do your own project goals. But if you set up top rope we can trade crags to ensure we get on all routes we set up.

Food After
Fodo options

• Sol - Latin - Meat/vegetarian/some vegan options
• Mt Tam Juntion Pizza Hacker - Meat/vegetarian/some vegan options
• The Great Earth Natural Foods = Meat/vegetarian/vegan options

Let us know if you have any questions

Cheers