The Racetrack is a newly developed climbing area on the northeast side of Barrier Mountain. It has lots of good climbing across the 5.10 range. The climbing is rather technical on mostly excellent rock. The crag gets a bit of sun in the morning, but is shady for most of the day.
This trip is for more advanced climbers (see the grades on the topo below), but I'm happy to set up the odd top rope; however, it is still expected that participants are mostly independent and can lead their own climbs, at least the easier ones. I may increase the group size if enough 5.10+ lead climbers sign up, so let me know if you can do so in the Notes section.
No climbing instruction will be given.
You must register at the bottom of this page to attend this event.
Please also note when you register for this event if you are bringing a rope/draws/sport anchor, so I can ensure we have enough. Where do you note this? In the Notes section on the screen after you enter your name/password on the bottom of this page and press Continue.
Required Items to Bring:
harness, helmet, belay device, rock shoes
rope/draws/sport anchor if you have them
lunch, water, rain clothes
Recommended Items to Bring:
sunscreen, chalk, bug spray
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Park at the small (~10 cars) parking lot located directly west of the highway about ~ 1 km before you hit the normal Barrier climbers parking (ditch). Cross the highway and head up and slightly right towards the trees (cairn). Look directly behind the cairn for some flagging and follow it using game trails to the base of the rock face (25 min from the car). Turn left and follow the trail for another 3 min to the crag.
Carpool Departure Time:
09:45 AM
Carpool Location:
Canoe Meadows
Carpool Directions:
See Rock Review event page for details.
Notes:
Trip Hazards – Must read BEFORE registering.
Rock Climbing
Rockfall
Rockfall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What are the risks? Impact from a falling rock can result in injury or death and can also damage equipment such as ropes.
Terrain
Trees, forest deadfall, and tree stumps
Creeks
Rocks and Boulders
Variable and difficult walking terrain
Impact or collision with other persons or objects
Encounters with domestic or wild animals
Contact with poisonous flora or fauna
Loss of balance or control
Slips, trips and falls.
Falls and Belaying
Rock climbing presents the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground, which can lead to injury or death
The risk of belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall
Communication, rescue and medical treatment
Communication can be difficult and in the event of a accident rescue and treatment may not be available
Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field
If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow
Mitigated by
First Aid Training
Rescue Training
Satellite Communications
Other
Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors
Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact
Equipment failure
Negligent first aid
Negligence of other people
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Registration for this event closed on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 06:00 PM.
