Technical Inspection of Goshen COPE Course and Climbing Tower

2022-04-11

On 11 Apr 2022, Tony and Holly Waisanen helped Tim S. of Vestal Gaps inspect the COPE course and climbing tower at Camp Post, Goshen Scout Reservation.

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1	Puzzle: What is the purpose of the pull cord tied to latrine post? Task for staff. 04/11/2022 10:35 AM 7.08MB	View past storage building toward climbing tower. Much neater than in previous years. 04/11/2022 10:37 AM 5.71MB	Corner of 35' (left) and 25' (right) walls showing method for securing tarp (to disable access). 04/11/2022 10:52 AM 4.19MB
2	Looking up at 35' wall. Looks washed! 04/11/2022 10:52 AM 5.91MB	Looking up at 45' wall. Also looks washed! 04/11/2022 10:52 AM 5.49MB	Corner of 55' (left) and 45' (right) walls showing method of securing tarp. 04/11/2022 10:53 AM 5.84MB
3	Looking at gate to tower. Hole in the threshold board needs to be cleaned out. The rod is not down far enough to allow right side of gate to align left side. Notice how the peg on the left side (above the hasp) is about 2" lower than corresponding peg on the right side. 04/11/2022 10:54 AM 4.74MB	View in opposite direction (away from open side; rappelling side of tower). 04/11/2022 10:55 AM 7.34MB	View of 25' wall. 04/11/2022 10:55 AM 6.19MB
4	View to the right from previous photo. Only a few sticks to get picked up. 04/11/2022 10:55 AM 6.6MB	Pivoting to left of previous photo. 04/11/2022 10:55 AM 7.53MB	Pivoting to left of previous photo. 04/11/2022 10:55 AM 7.21MB
5	Pivoting to left of previous photo. 04/11/2022 10:55 AM 6.61MB	Pivoting to left of previous photo. 04/11/2022 10:55 AM 7.88MB	Pivoting to left of previous photo. 04/11/2022 10:55 AM 7.05MB
6	On the course. Inspecting the Multi-Vine. 04/11/2022 12:59 PM 8.78MB	On the course. Inspecting the Multi-Vine. 04/11/2022 01:00 PM 7.92MB	On the course. Inspecting the Multi-Vine. 04/11/2022 01:00 PM 7.62MB
7	On the course. Inspecting the Multi-Vine. 04/11/2022 01:00 PM 7.4MB	On the course. Inspecting the Multi-Vine. 04/11/2022 01:00 PM 8.04MB	On the course. Inspecting the Multi-Vine. 04/11/2022 01:02 PM 8.91MB
8	On the course. Inspecting the Multi-Vine. 04/11/2022 01:02 PM 8.09MB	On the course. Inspecting the Multi-Vine. 04/11/2022 01:02 PM 8.45MB	Inspecting the Flying Squirrel. 04/11/2022 01:14 PM 8.09MB
9	Inspecting the Flying Squirrel. 04/11/2022 01:14 PM 9.36MB	Inspecting the Flying Squirrel. 04/11/2022 01:16 PM 7.74MB	Inspecting the Flying Squirrel. 04/11/2022 01:16 PM 8.19MB
10	Inspecting the Flying Squirrel. 04/11/2022 01:16 PM 8.86MB	Inspecting the Flying Squirrel. 04/11/2022 01:17 PM 7.58MB	Inspecting the Flying Squirrel. 04/11/2022 01:17 PM 8.99MB
11	Inspecting the Flying Squirrel. 04/11/2022 01:17 PM 8.54MB	Inspecting the Flying Squirrel. 04/11/2022 01:17 PM 8.98MB	Under the "Zap Line" (power line). End of Swinging Log on left. Notice pole is leaning to left. To operate safely, tension should be provided on right. However, since lane must be clear, cannot be permanent. Option suggested by Tim S. (inspector) is to install permanent anchor point on right side of lane (by pine tree). When element is used, connect cable from pole to anchor with turnbuckle. 04/11/2022 02:11 PM 5.61MB
12	Looking at pull cords for Giant's Swing. Pull cords are supposed to be secured to pole 12' or higher. Should NOT be secured to pine tree's branches as we see here. Close-up shows Mother Nature has tied half-hitches in several locations. Doubtful we have a ladder high enough, or pole saw long enough. May require climbing to the top of the pole and replacing the pull cord. 04/11/2022 03:07 PM 5.19MB	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:14 PM 5.62MB	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:14 PM 4.55MB
13	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:14 PM 5.86MB	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:14 PM 5.75MB	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:14 PM 7.01MB
14	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:14 PM 7.32MB	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:14 PM 6.96MB	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:15 PM 6.68MB
15	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:15 PM 6.41MB	Inspecting the Giant's Swing. 04/11/2022 03:18 PM 6.38MB	Another view of Mother Nature's marlinspike seamanship (knot-tying ability). Toward the top, right of center, you'll notice a greenish line running down and slightly to the left. That's the pull cord. Look at where it disappears in the tree. There is no wad of cord. Only multiple, sequential knots. Challenge for staff. 04/11/2022 03:20 PM 7.78MB
16	Blue Water Rope (1 of 2) 04/11/2022 04:21 PM 3.79MB	Canyonator rope (1 of 2) 04/11/2022 04:21 PM 4.27MB	Mouse damage. Perhaps not enough cedar chips, or chips lacked effectiveness. 04/11/2022 04:24 PM 4.34MB
17	Canyonator rope (2 of 2) 04/11/2022 04:27 PM 5.98MB	Dynamic rope (purchased for NCS 2021) 04/11/2022 04:28 PM 5.39MB	9.8mm Edelwiese dynamic rope 04/11/2022 04:34 PM 4.6MB
18	Course map indicating where dead trees should be removed (standing dead is circle; lying dead is rectangle). 04/12/2022 09:08 PM 0.54MB