" Holy cow! I did it! " - BrambleBros+2
"Wowweeeee!!! Whatta fun day!!! " - gprgrl
" I do wish events could have favorite points! " - Love
You asked for it, you got it, and this year, the steaks have never been higher!
Our last Climbing Clinic was a huge success, and this time, we're expecting an even larger crowd, so we're keeping it in Seattle. Celebrate 25 years of geocaching with us at this one-of-a-kind Terrain 5 event!
Terrain 5:
"Requires specialized equipment such as scuba gear, a boat, rock climbing gear, or similar."
While a difficult-to-find container or a tough-to-solve puzzle is fun, we've always found that the most rewarding geocache finds require more physical effort. These are the caches at the end of a long hike, on the top of a mountain peak, or in those out-of-the-way places that can't be reached without getting a little bit wet. Many geocachers have found a cache with a Terrain 5 rating. However, not all caches with a Terrain 5 rating are created equal. Some of them actually require specialized knowledge and equipment, and today, we will introduce you to what finding one of those caches is like!
Join us at the Seattle Mountaineers Program Center between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, where you will climb to new heights in search of the smiley for this event. Yes, you read that right. You will climb since the event log will be at the top of the climbing wall! Everyone is welcome to attend. If you've never climbed anything steeper than a staircase, this is your chance to get a taste of what the adrenaline junkies do for fun, and if you are one of those adrenaline junkies, this will be the easiest T5 you'll ever find. For the curious but perhaps less adventurous, please feel free to attend, as you are not required to climb. There will also be an event log at ground level.
There is no need to bring anything except your sense of adventure. We'll provide everything needed to get you safely to the top and back down again, including all the gear, basic climbing instructions, and even a little cattle prodding if required. As past events have shown, the spectators do more than their fair share of prodding. 😉 We'll also provide refreshments at base camp to either help you build up your courage or celebrate your climb once you're safely back on the ground. This venue has plenty of room to spread out and relax, so feel free to bring a chair or blanket to kick back, relax, and enjoy the afternoon!
Event FAQ:
- What can I expect? - Top rope climbing or top roping is the type of climbing we will do. Top roping is one of the safest forms of rock climbing. The climber is securely attached to a rope that runs through a fixed anchor at the top of the wall and back down to the belayer at the base of the climb. The belayer uses their belay device to control the slack in the rope as the climber climbs. Should the climber fall, they will hang from the rope at the point of the fall. When the climber reaches the top of their climb, the belayer will slowly lower them back down to the ground.
- Who will be belaying me? - We will have a handpicked crew of volunteers whose abilities I know and trust.
- Can young kids (age x) climb? - Anyone old enough to walk is welcome to climb. We will have kids' full-body harnesses that can accommodate most 2 to 8-year-olds.
- What if I'm afraid of heights? - You're in good hands. There are plenty of us who are, yet still enjoy climbing. This is a great way to try something new in a controlled environment.
Community Celebration Events - 2025
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.
