We are excited to announce that we are hosting our new trip leader training on August 4th at Sugarloaf.
We are encouraging PATC-MS members, who once took their first outdoor trip with PATC, to become trip leaders themselves.
We will discuss important topics necessary to be a trip leader and keep the group safe. You will learn how to assess new belayers, inspect top rope anchor systems and demonstrate safety at the edge. This is a great opportunity to get a refresher on top rope anchor systems as well. You will also learn soft skills that go into trip leading like caring for people and group management, safety, club gear, etc.
Trip Leader: Alexander Ovodenko [email protected]
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August 4, 2024
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Sugarloaf
Venue Website: https://sugarloafmd.com
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Description:
Sugarloaf Mountain is a small 1,200ft monadnock 20 miles south of Frederick, MD. Sugarloaf offers local climbers some of the closest traditional lead climbing to the Washington Metro Area. It is also notable for some excellent top-rope routes, as well as numerous boulder problems scattered throughout the forest.
The private Stronghold Foundation owns the land and welcomes many hikers and climbers each year. Please bring $5 cash to donate at the entrance (encouraged but not required). Sugarloaf is also a trash free park, so pack it in pack it out. There are port-a-potties at the West parking lot.
The most popular climbing areas – Middle Earth and Boy Scout Ledges – are a short walk from the West View Parking lot
To reach Sugarloaf, follow I270 to the Hyattstown exit, follow Route 109 to Comus, then right on Comus Road to the Sugarloaf Mountain entrance.