Training and Safety

Training and Safety

Hello Mountaineers!

While sitting out a rain day in Maine anxiously waiting to begin our siege on Katahdin, our new Chair approached me about becoming the new “Training and Safety Coordinator” for our club. Despite complete sobriety, I accepted Dave’s request because I would like to help new climbers acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to climb safely and to facilitate experienced climbers who want to take their climbing to the next level.

As a new member of the Club, one condition of my accepting the position as Training and Safety Coordinator was an emphasis on “Coordinator.” Although I have experience in numerous types of climbing including gym, top-rope, sport, trad, ice, alpine, high altitude, and expedition climbing, I need assistance from the membership to provide instruction and guidance to new and developing climbers. Most importantly, I welcome suggestions and feedback from you regarding the types of training and instruction you would like to see available.

To get things rolling, here are some INITIAL ideas for upcoming seminars and clinics:

Topic Date Location Instructor(s)/Leader(s)

Dry-Tooling Practice February 5th Boucher Rocks Jason Sandridge/Dave Raboy?

Intro to Crevasse Rescue April 2006 TBA Jason Sandridge

Intro to Aid Climbing TBA TBA Duncan Thomas

Please send your training requests, safety notices, tips, and general ideas to me at jksandridge@hotmail.com. Also, please contact me if you are willing to help out at upcoming training clinics.

I look forward to climbing with you! Climb safe and have fun!