Tag: Climbing
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Ross Pond Climbing Access Improvement Project
Rock climbing with the RI Narragansett Chapter isn’t always just about climbing. Sometimes, it is about stewardship of the crags we love to visit. For the past several years, the Technical Climbing Subcommittee has been partnering with ClimbRI and the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the land manager for the Ross Rocks…
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Map and Compass Course May 9th and 11th
Event: Map and Compass Course (2 Day Event) When: TH May 9th at Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association’s Headquarters from 6-9pm and Sat May 11th at Browning Mill Pond in Arcadia Management Area from 9-3pm. A map and compass make up two of the 10 essentials recommended for safe backcountry travel, but they’ll do little good if…
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SOLO Wilderness First Aid Class Sept 21-22
SOLO Wilderness First Aid: The ability to apply basic backcountry first aid is vital for any outdoor enthusiast, whether it’s for yourself or others. Moving beyond urban first aid, this course teaches the skills necessary to identify and treat medical issues common to wilderness settings and to prepare for long-term care scenarios. Includes hands-on practice…
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Spring Gym to Crag Beginner Class
Narragansett Chapter Technical Climbing Subcommittee is conducting the annual Spring Gym to Crag Beginner Class this weekend. Thanks to trip leaders Rich Redding and Pat Bender for guiding the instruction. Thanks to Assistants Brian, Joe, Li, Kevin, Anna and Jenn. And a big thank you to all of this year’s participants! Welcome to our climbing…
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Rock Climbing Earth Day Project
Narragansett Chapter Rock Climbing Subcommittee performed the annual Ross Pond Clean up last weekend. Thanks to all who participated and continue to keep our crags clean!
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Ice Climbing Trip in NH
Our first ice trip of 2024 was met with less than ideal conditions in Lincoln NH in January, but our group did find some climbable ice. Thanks to Shawn and Kevin for organizing our trip! Hopefully the weather will improve for our second ice trip in February in Vt.
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Gym to Crag Beginning Rock Climbing Class in Action!
On April 15 and 16, 2023, the Technical Climbing Subcommittee held the first class of the season. Approximately 14 participants attended. There usually is a 1:3 instructor:participant ratio so thanks to all of our climbing instructors! The Gym to Crag Beginner course teaches top-rope set-up, rappelling, and various knots used in climbing. This is intensive…
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Committee Focus – Family Outings
Our Family Outings Committee plans events across all of our activities, just geared towards families! Family Outing Leaders often collaborate with our other Committees to put on hiking, biking, rock climbing, paddling, and education activities geared towards families!
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Committee Focus – Climbing
Our Climbing Committee provides instruction and activities focused on rock and ice climbing. They also promote the sport by taking social responsibility for access and environmental issues as they relate to climbing.