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Climbing Guide's Pack

2/21/2018

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Ever wonder what’s in a climbing guide’s pack for a day in the mountains? Probably less than you think but with more uses than you can imagine! Here you will find what we like to carry for a day of multi-pitch rock climbing in Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina.

Guide pack: Black Diamond Speed 22
  • Harness: Misty Mountain Cadillac
  • Helmet: Petzl Meteor 3+
  • Shoes: Five Ten Huecos
  • Chalk Bag: Prana
  • Belay Device: Black Diamond ATC Guide or Kong GIGI
  • HMS Carabiners: Petzl Attaches (3-5)
  • Accessory Carabiner: Black Diamond Locking Positron (1-3)
  • Racking Carabiners: Petzl Ange S (8)
  • Draws: Petzl Ange L and Fin’ Anneau slings (8-12)
  • Rack: Black Diamond cams (sizes: .4-3), Metolious (sizes: blue & yellow), Wildcountry Hexes and ABC stoppers.
  • Prussik cords: Sterling Hollowblock (2)
  • 4’ Nylon Sling; Black Diamond (1-2)
  • Nut Tool: Metolious
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  • Headlamp: Petzl Tikka
  • Med Kit: 2-3 people 1-2 days
  • Energy Bar: Cliff Bar
  • Hydration Bladder: Platypus Hoser 1.8L
  • Pocket Knife: SOG
  • Communications: Cell Phone, VHF Radio, or PLB
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Marilyn Hanson link
1/1/2021 06:15:03 am

Very thoughttful blog

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  • DESTINATIONS
    • Virginia >
      • Wintergreen
      • Great Falls
      • Richmond
    • West Virginia >
      • Seneca Rocks
      • New River Gorge
    • North Carolina >
      • Pilot Mountain
      • Stone Mountain
      • Moores Wall
    • New Hampshire >
      • White Mountains
  • PROGRAMS
    • Private Guiding
    • Private Courses >
      • First Ascent
      • Gym To Crag
      • Top Rope Anchors
      • Sport Leading
      • Trad Leading
      • Self-Rescue
    • Group Courses
    • AMGA Programs >
      • AMGA SPI
      • AMGA CWI
    • Ice Climbing >
      • VA Ice Climbing
      • NH Ice Climbing
  • INFO
    • Book Now
    • Rates
    • AMGA Info
    • FAQ
    • Our Guides >
      • Grant Price
      • Casey Dietrich
      • Ben Wright
      • Nickel Wood
      • Sean Podrecca
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      • Mark Vanover
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      • Chris Price
    • Contact Us
    • Blog
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