Rope Play in St. George, Sat 5 Feb 11

[rcwild]

I know it's late notice, but heading down to St. George tomorrow to play on the cliffs (too cold in Cedar City). Care to join me? I will be practicing some new techniques with the Purcell Cordelette, my new GriGri2, the Totem, and other cool toys.

[blueeyes]

What time and where? I am new to this but have been climbing for the last 10 weeks at the Gap and would love to learn anything. Also took a class up at Weber with Dr. Willden. Just started learning to set ropes two weeks ago and then the temp decided to drop.

[rcwild]

I'll be down there around 10:00 at the Dixie rocks. I-15 to St. George Blvd. exit. West to 1000 East. North to Red Hills Parkway. West to the group shelter parking area. My cell phone number: 435-590-8889

[tanya]

I thought that said role play for a minute.




Rope play can be fun too!

[blueeyes]

I thought that said role play for a minute.

When I first read the title I thought the same thing!

Rich I will see you in the morning!

[blueeyes]

So Tanya there was a little role playing while playing with the ropes.

I played the victim and had to be rescued. What a great day with Bo and Rich! I learned so much my head was pretty much spinning by the time Rich was done with showing us all the things you can do with the Totem. Don, I get why you were so excited about this little device now.

I learned how to tie myself off on repel,to ascend the rope (this was cool), tie a prusik and klemheist. I played secretary while they were testing ropes. I learned a million new terms which are jumbled in my head but with more time they will sort themselves out.

Thanks guys! I had a great time. It was nice to meet you Rich.

[tanya]

Ummmmmm FUN!

But better say rappel around these guys.

[rcwild]

Nice to meet you, too. Blue Eyes.

Planning to be back in St. George next Saturday ...

Sat, 12 Feb. 10:00 AM to whenever. Dixie Rocks (Pioneer Park) in St. George.

Knotcraft & Anchors
Not just knots, but creative uses for knots. Figure eight and bowline knot families. Hitches and bends. Friction hitches for ascending and haul systems. Webbing knotcraft including ring bend, overhands and frost knots. Systems for static and dynamic "courtesy" rappels. Knot chocks and chock stones. Anchors, anchors and more anchors; some simple, some complex and creative.

Not a formal course or workshop, just a practice session, but you just might learn a thing or two.

[blueeyes]

duh! I knew that just typing fast and really spelling is my worst

I will be there next Saturday.

[tylerhirshfeld]

Hey Rich, I might be showing up as well this Saturday.

[Bo_Beck]

Nice to meet you, too. Blue Eyes.

Planning to be back in St. George next Saturday ...

Sat, 12 Feb. 10:00 AM to whenever. Dixie Rocks (Pioneer Park) in St. George.

Knotcraft & Anchors
Not just knots, but creative uses for knots. Figure eight and bowline knot families. Hitches and bends. Friction hitches for ascending and haul systems. Webbing knotcraft including ring bend, overhands and frost knots. Systems for static and dynamic "courtesy" rappels. Knot chocks and chock stones. Anchors, anchors and more anchors; some simple, some complex and creative.

Not a formal course or workshop, just a practice session, but you just might learn a thing or two.

Darn! I'll be in SLC Saturday. Thank you Rich for such an informative last weekend of "Play"! Nothing like a 1/2 ratio, instructor to student! I learned bucketload! Very dynomometer....I mean Dynamic! Fun time and thanks to you too Chere!

[rcwild]

Darn! I'll be in SLC Saturday. Thank you Rich for such an informative last weekend of "Play"! Nothing like a 1/2 ratio, instructor to student! I learned bucketload! Very dynomometer....I mean Dynamic! Fun time and thanks to you too Chere!

It was definitely fun, Bo. Looking forward to seeing the pick-off video. I will likely do a few more of these Saturday gigs over the next few weeks. Staying close to home until Ashley recovers. Otherwise I would be teaching a course in Vietnam right now. Vietnam? St. George? Both fun, exotic locations.

[blueeyes]

I am bringing Robin and if my best friend comes down she will be there as well.

[rcwild]

Had a great time with everyone on Saturday. 18 people showed up from as far away as Bountiful to practice knots and anchors.

Will do one more next Saturday, the 19th. This one will be a Totem workshop. Each participant must bring their own Totem. Buy online at:
http://www.canyonsandcrags.com/servl...rigging/Detail

If you are in St. George, Bo has Totems at Desert Rat. Out 'N Back in Orem carries them, too.

[blueeyes]

Same place or is the seminar going to be at Bo's shop?

[rcwild]

Unfortunately, won't be able to make it down to SG on the 19th.