Equipment
Name all the parts of a harness.
Belay loop, leg loops, waist loops, buckles
What is the easiest bouldering and top roping grade in the gym?
VB and 5.5
Behind the walls
What are the three types of climbing in the Olympics?
Lead/Sport, Bouldering, and Speed
What is the name and elevation of the mountain we are climbing this week?
Denali, 20,310 feet
Name 4 different pieces of equipment or gear that you might need when climbing.
Harness, belay device, rope, carabiner, climbing shoes, chalk/chalk bag, etc
Name 4 types of climbing holds.
Jug, sloper, pinch, crimp, pocket
Name the 5 bouldering walls at TRC Raleigh
World Cup, The Beast, Wave, Swarm, Grenade
What is it called when you do a climb successfully on your first try?
Flash
Where is Denali?
Alaska
What type of carabiner is on our ropes and auto-belays?
Auto-locking Carabiner
Name 4 things you can find on a start tag
Grade, date, routesetter, route name, triangle difficulty, belay bar
When did the first Triangle Rock Club open?
2007 in Morrisville
What is Kori's favorite animal?
Shark!
Denali is the tallest peak in North America. True or False?
True! Denali is so tall it can sometimes be seen 200 miles away!
What type of knot do you use to tie into when top roping? (Hint: TRC already has carabiners on the ropes that you use to clip in, but if you climb at another gym or outside, you would have to tie this knot)
Figure 8 follow through
Name 3 types of climbing movements that involve your feet or legs
Smearing, flagging, matching, heel hook, toe hook
How many TRC locations are there?
5, soon to be 6. Raleigh, Morrisville, Durham, Richmond, Fayetteville (will accept either answer since Salvage Yard is in the process of opening)
What is the minimum length rope needed for leading at TRC Raleigh?
20m
What did Denali used to be known as? It was renamed at one point.
Mount McKinley