Minimum required equipment

Climbing helmet with chinstrap**. Must be worn at all times.

Three sources of light**. Your primary light source must be helmet mounted. A carbide lamp is not allowed. Your other two light sources should be carried in separate places, i.e. a flashlight in your backpack and another light source strapped to your helmet, kept in your pocket, or otherwise readily accessible. Make sure that the extra light source can be held in your mouth or strapped to your helmet so your hands are free.

Climbing harness.

Water, 2 quarts. Hydration pack recommended.

Boots with lug soles and ankle support. Tennis shoes not allowed.
Clothes. Dress for 54-degree temperatures. For wet mines remember that cotton wicks heat away from your body, while wool, polypropylene, nylon, and many other synthetics keep you warm while wet.

Leather gloves and knee pads recommended.

Pre-CAMCE members may borrow equipment from the club as available. during their initial period.

Created on 10/31/2007 04:55 PM by hightech
Updated on 10/31/2007 05:07 PM by hightech