Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:10:27 -0700
From: Linnea Williams <linneaann [AT] gmail.com>
To: climbing [AT] lists.stanford.edu, "Iuliano, Blase" <biuliano [AT] lpch.org>
Subject: Sport Lead Climbing Class, Saturday April 19th

So you know how to climb and belay, and you even learned how to set
anchors - but now what?!?

Welcome to sport lead climbing!  Learn how to set up your own
top-ropes on bolted routes and take a step toward climbing leadership!

SAC is offering learning to sport lead class on Saturday April 19th,
all day at Pinnacles National Monument, with a classroom session set
for Thursday April 17th at 7:00. This class is geared toward
individuals  who have taken the Learning to Lead class at the Stanford
Climbing Wall, or have done some leading (indoor or out) but are not
yet confident with your skills.

Some topics we are likely to cover/review will be:
-Clipping techniques, how to get the rope in the 'biner with speed and style
-How to avoid back-clipping and z-clipping
-Setting a basic 2 bolt anchor
-Different types of bolt hangers/chains you may encounter outdoors
-Proper communication techniques between climbers and belayers
-How to safely top belay and manage rope
-How to belay for a lead climber

The cost is $15 for non Alpine Club members and $10 for members.  This
does not include gas ($5-10) or food, which you should bring for
yourself.

To sign up, please reply with the following info:
1. name
2. climbing experience
3. climbing level (5.9 at Planet Granite or SR4 at the Wall...)
4. what you hope to get out of this class
5. whether you have a car and how many it seats
6. whether you own your own shoes/harness/belay device
7. something entertaining (extra credit)

Thanks and Climb On!

Linnea and Blase