Fwd: Event Announcement: ROCK-R: Rock Climbing Rescue, 07/21/2019

[Paul Minault]

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Subject:	Event Announcement: ROCK-R: Rock Climbing Rescue, 07/21/2019
Date:	Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:02:05 +0000
From:	Mountain Ascent Association <dar...@mountainascent.org>
Reply-To:	Paul Shaughnessy <pa...@mountainascent.org>
To:	paul minault <pmin...@earthlink.net>

Climbing. Community. Adventure. Life. Hi paul! You are invited to the following event - now open for registration! If this is a screened event, please join the waitlist. ROCK-R: Rock Climbing Rescue Where: Truckee, California When: 07/21/2019 - Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Link: http://mountainascent.org/event-3261559 Will you be attending? Register Not attending ROCK-R: ROCK CLIMBING RESCUE training offers a combination of instruction, demonstration, and guided practice with a professional MAA instructor taught outdoors in a small group setting. Completion will prepare you for success as an advanced level traditional rock climber and help you be better qualified to attend MAA events. We'll do the following: Escaping the belay  Tandem rappel  Counterbalanced rappel  Ascending the rope Assisted lowering Raising using mechanical advantage  Patient care and assisting injured climbers RECOMMENDED FOR: All current MAA members who have attended the companion online training and/or have completed the prior level outdoor training, or have appropriate experience on their MAA profile. EVENT LEADER: Paul Shaughnessy, pa...@mountainascent.org DURATION: 8 hours MEET: At the Donner Lake Overlook parking lot, near the rainbow bridge, old Donner Pass road, just beyond Sugar Bowl, off Exit 174. WHAT TO BRING: All items on the gear list below PERSONAL GEAR: Members are encouraged to use your own equipment. If you're missing something, loaner gear may be available. Please let the instructor know if you need something. All paying members receive a retail gear discount at Bobcat's Outdoor Adventure Sports. Brands include ArcTeryx, Black Diamond, Petzl, Mountain Hardwear, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Outdoor Research, MSR, Beal, Garmin and more. CLOTHING Wicking, breathable base layer Insulating, weather-resistant mid-layer Sunglasses Sun hat or covering EQUIPMENT High energy food, snacks and drinks Water bottles or container system Sunscreen Small personal first aid kit Optional items for consideration: camera, small knife or multi-tool, bandana CLIMBING GEAR Boots or approach shoes Rock shoes* Harness* Climbing helmet* 4 locking carabiners* 2 tied or sewn runners, 48"* Auto-locking belay device* Prusik cord Any of your own rock protection and runners *If you are without some of this important safety gear, it may be available for loan upon prior request, first-come, first serve. Please contact the event leader. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Participant safety is our top priority. The itinerary described is the plan; however, circumstances beyond the leader's control may necessitate changes. The training event begins and ends at the trailhead. MAA does not insure ridesharing or other travel arrangements and bears no responsibility for them. Carpooling, ride sharing, or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among individuals. MAA event leaders carry communication devices and a medical kit; The primary event leader has current wilderness first aid and CPR training as well as MAA policy training. For more information or questions about this training event, please contact the listed event leaders, or con...@mountainascent.org, or (916) 692-0005. Mountain Ascent Association  con...@mountainascent.org    |    (916) 692-0005 If you no longer wish to receive these emails you can unsubscribe at any time.

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