Penguin Patrol Climbing -- 13 Nov 11
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1.0 Overview

At Camp Bell this summer the Penguin Patrol nearly completed the Climbing Merit Badge. All they have left is the rappelling requirement. In order to complete the training for the badge, the patrol will go to the Dartmouth Climbing Gym where they will receive instruction in rappelling and have the opportunity to demonstrate rappelling to the merit badge counselor.

2.0 Concept

2.1 Description

We will meet at the Dartmouth Climbing Gym in Maxwell Hall at 4 pm Sunday. The gym is providing instructors and we will follow their direction during the activity. Our specific goal will be to complete requirement 11:
Rappelling. Do the following:
(a) Using a carabiner and a rappel device, secure your harness to a rappel rope.
(b) Tie in to a belay rope set up to protect rappellers.
(c) Rappel down three different rock faces or three rappel routes on a climbing wall. Use verbal signals to communicate with a belayer, and demonstrate good rappelling technique.

2.2 Schedule of Events

Sunday 13 Nov
1545 -- Meet at the entrance to Maxwell Hall. Brief on the plan.
1600 -- Meet instructors at gym. Go climbing!
1800 -- Finish in gym. Sign blue cards.

2.3 Expected Conditions and Difficulty

This is an indoor activity, so weather is not an issue. The outing will be conducted in accordance with the expectations of BSA's Climb On Safely guidelines and with the rules and expectations of the Dartmouth Climbing Gym.

2.4 Special Requirements

Open to members of the Penguin Patrol and their parents.

3.0 Administration and Logistics

3.1 Announcement Date: 5 Nov 11

3.2 Roster Closing Date: 5 Nov 11

3.3 Costs

None for individuals. The troop is covering the cost of the gym.

3.4 Equipment

3.4.1 Individual Equipment

  • Class B uniform.
  • Suitable footwear: sneakers or light hiking boots.
  • Any personal climbing equipment you may wish to use.

    3.4.2 Patrol Equipment

  • Blue Cards
  • Climbing equipment to be supplied by DOC.

    3.4.3 Troop Equipment

  • Check for the climbing gym.

    3.5 Transportation Plan

    Drop-off Point: Entrance to Webster Hall
    Drop-off Time: 1545 Sun 13 Nov
    Pickup Point: Same Place
    Pickup Time: 1815 Same Day

    Driving Directions:
    Webster is at the corner of Tuck Mall and Thayer drive on the Dartmouth campus.

    4.0 Leadership

    4.1 Planning Committee

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    4.2 Adult Leaders

  • SMIC: Mr. Brown
  • Merit Badge Counselor: Mr. LaCrosse
  • Climbing Instructor: Riley Kane
  • Mr. Mendelsohn

    Approved YJB 10Nov11

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