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Rock Climbing Checklist
Please read Rock
Climbing Tips before
printing and filling your checklist. It may cause you to substitute
alternates.
Rock Climbing Checklist:
Click on the print link at bottom of page.
It doesn't get any more hair raising than Rock climbing. Many rock climbers use
little more than the bare minimum. Not advisable for most of us. This
checklist is an attempt to have you go prepared but should not be considered an
all comprehensive list. Taylor your supplies to suit your needs for each
particular outing.
Consider your health before planning to tackle any climb. Only you and you doctor can determine
if you are fit enough to go canyoneering. There is no attempt to determine your
fitness in this checklist. Equipment and supplies:
 Special climbing
clothing is available but comfort is prime concern.
Drinking Water or sports drinks
First Aid Kit (Bandages, Antibiotic Ointment, Tweezers, crazy glue (liquid
stitches)) on one person in group
Avoid
alcohol of any kind as alcohol causes dehydration and impairs your judgment.
Energy Bars or Packed
Lunch
An in expensive camera is always a nice addition but it may be damaged
Garbage bag to
carry out garbage
Toilet paper and zip lock bags to carry it out.
able-bodied
friend/s Don't go it alone
File a route plan with someone left behind, ( your "failsafe") who can notify the authorities if
you fail to return by a designated time.
A topo Map
or survey. A copy of these
should also be left with your failsafe showing where you plan to enter, travel
and exit Gear
Certified Climbing Ropes - Mojo protectors - Yo yo mats - Webolette
Rigging - Bolts - Carabiners - Draws
Chalk bag for difficult climbs
Climbing harness - Rappel equipment - Crash Pad -Belay device - Ascender -Speed
Sling
Bump cap Helmet with chin strap
Gloves, well fitting and flexible (with or without the fingers)
Good climbing shoes ( break them in before going)
Consider the following:
When choosing someone to go with you:
Be willing to accept their limitations
Choose someone with a similar mind set
This is a
sport that is open to people of both sexes. Get some instruction first
then start with boulder hopping and work your way up to big walls. An experience
climbing partner is invaluable. It is not advisable to have sex on the rock top
as it may sap the strength from your legs. Save it for flatland.
Please Print and check
off the items as you load your pack.
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