How to suck less and be more better at…. is a series designed to help facilitate ongoing peer learning. Speakers are volunteers who feel somewhat knowledgeable and are willing to help others achieve basic knowledge in an area- they are by no means experts, and may in fact not be the most knowledgeable person in attendance. The goal is to help improve the knowledge and skill level of all members who participate on mountain trips through regular skill updates. Discussion and participant input is welcomed during sessions.

No more munter mules! This rock rescue session will review the use of Purcell Prusiks for rock rescue, avoiding the endless munter mule tying of the past. After some brief demonstration and discussion, we will spend most of the session practicing how to set up a pulley system to raise someone, and how to switch to lower someone (when bringing up a second). While open to all skill levels, this event is probably most useful for people with some pre-existing rock rescue knowledge.

If you want to practice the techniques discussed, please ensure you bring

• Purcell Prusiks or ~3m of soft 6mm cord to make a Purcell (6.5 Bluewater dynamic prusik cord is even better, but the only place I know of to get it is from Cyril)
• Here's a video link on how to tie a Purcell Prusik if you need to make one before you come: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=hLNn5Ewouqg
• Gear (see recommended items list)

Christine might not be the best climber around, but she does spend most of her free time in the mountains. She recently completed The North Face summer leadership course, and is looking to share some of the newer techniques she picked up from Cyril with the rest of the club.

After the session, people will be heading to Side Street Pub and Grill at 1167 Kensington cres NW. Feel free to continue the discussions or berate your presenter.

North Social Hall

Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Center

1320 5 Ave NW

Accessible by train, bike or walking! Parking is also available.