Sierra Club Rock Climbing Section circa 1932 practicing belay
Name/Title
Sierra Club Rock Climbing Section circa 1932 practicing belayEntry/Object ID
2026.1.163Description
A photograph of the Sierra Club's Rock Climbing Section (RCS), also named Cragmont Climbing Club (CCC) members refining belay techniques circa1932Photograph Details
Subject
RCS members jumping off of rocks to practice belay techniques in the Berkeley Hills area.Subject Place
Region
Central CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaLocation
Berekley HillsContext
Members of the Sierra Clubs Rock Climbing Section were practicing jumping off of the rocks and catching each other with a hemp rope in the Berkeley Hills area. The reason they practiced it, was that they were required to let some rope out and slide through their hands in order to complete a safe fall. If they didn't give some slack, the rope would break or break the climber's ribs. It took a lot of skill to perfect the belay techniques at the time. This photo is courtesy of the Sierra Club. Printed in house.Collection
Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent CollectionCategory
Photo Print