03/26/2015
Hello Uscenders!
Our next outdoor climbing event is going to happen Friday, April 10! We'll be climbing at the Iron Curtain Wall in Parley's Canyon, UT from 12 to 5 pm. If you don't know how to get there, I gave an explanation below, or you can read this link: http://www.mountainproject.com/v/iron-curtain-wall/105739425
Here are some things to know:
Getting There:
Take the 3300 South Exit from I-215, and turn east. Continue through the light at Wasatch Blvd, and then bear left at the first intersection. There is a parking area at the end of the road. From here, walk steeply uphill on a dirt road. Turn left onto a trail towards a distinctive boulder just before a building and cell tower. Head east on a path just before the boulder, and hike down the steep trail to the base of the wall. The Iron Curtain Wall is on the left, and the approach takes about 5-10 minutes from the trailhead. (I will post signs along the trail for the Uscend group to help direct you to the area).
1. Outdoor Adventures does not rent ropes for liability reasons. So this means we will be using our own ropes, which means there are only 6 or so. I will be using all these ropes for top roping, so if you want to lead, you need to bring your own rope. (I have draws and such if those are needed.)
2. Any climber can come, whether they have never climbed before or if they are very experienced. The top roping will range from 5.6 to 5.11c. We don't have many belayers, so if any of you know how to belay and would want to help out with belaying people, that would be great. If you'd like to learn, we can discuss that at the event depending on how busy it is.
3. If you do not have a harness or shoes, go rent them through Outdoor Adventures, it's really cheap and I only have 5 harnesses of select sizes to lend people. (If you bring your UID with you to Outdoor Adventures, you will get an additional 20% off).
4. The event could change due to the weather. I will update everyone if this changes. The weather should be warm enough that the date will not change. We will be staying until at least five. But remember to bring a jacket in case the weather changes. Also don't forget to bring water to stay hydrated and food if you will be hungry. I will not be providing either.
5. If you haven't already signed a waiver at one of our other events, you will need to sign one prior to climbing at the wall here.
6. I have created an event page for climbing at the Iron Curtain Wall on the Uscend page. If you plan on or are thinking about coming, please attend the event on the Uscend page so I can get a headcount on how many people are coming.
I hope everyone tries to come! It's going to be a great Uscend activity and our first for spring semester! So come do some outdoor climbing and meet other climbing partners! As I said earlier, if you know how to belay and want to help out, text me at 801.842.2582. If you have any other questions, you can email or call me.
Thanks!
Gabby Olsen
Uscend President
P.S. if you don't have a ride, post in the event page and figure out some carpooling.
Description, photos, and comments for rock climbing at Iron Curtain Wall at Wasatch Range
