Multipitch Climbing (Index, WA)

Location

Index, Washington

Group Size

2 people per guide

Duration

8 hours

Join a local queer guide on a multipitch route and enjoy the best views around! Multipitch routes are too tall to climb in a single rope length, so climbers use different strategies to incrementally ascend the rock. Our guided multipitch climbing days are completely customized to your goals, fitness, and experience; they're also an opportunity to learn new skills and take your own adventures to the next level. 

Learning Outcomes

Your custom trip can include as much or as little learning as you want! ​Your guide will work with you to provide opportunities to learn or practice new skills, which may include: 

• How to plan a route and interpret resources such as guidebooks
• How to pack for a day of multipitch climbing
• Building and breaking down multipitch anchors
• Rope management and efficiency during transitions at anchors
• Rappelling with an extension and a third hand backup
• Navigation strategies and tools

Prerequisites

• Knows how to tie into the rope for climbing
• Can independently perform safety checks before climbing
• Capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope
• Proficient top rope belayer with tube style (ATC) or assisted braking (GriGri) devices
• Feels prepared to spend time at heights far from the ground
• Lead belaying experience and rappelling experience are optional, but helpful