Climbing Course
Intermediate Alpine Ice
Intermediate Alpine Ice Course - Everett
Contacts
Philip Barrow
Leader
- Thu, Jul 13, 2023 - Sun, Aug 20, 2023
- Committee: Everett Climbing Committee
- Members: $125.00 Guests: $150.00
- Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Course Description
This course prepares students to travel safely on moderate to steep alpine ice.
Course Outcomes
- Evaluate ice conditions
- Move efficiently and confidently
- Place effective protection
- Build ice anchors
- Strategize and adapt leading safely based on terrain
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Alpine Ice Lecture | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jul 13, 2023
Registration opens Jun 28
|
11
participants
|
|
| Everett Intermediate Alpine Ice Field Trip | |||
| Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs |
Sat, Aug 5, 2023 -
Sun, Aug 6, 2023 Registration opens Jun 28
|
11
participants
|
|
| Mount Baker Lower Coleman Seracs & Glacier |
Sat, Aug 19, 2023 -
Sun, Aug 20, 2023 Registration opens Jun 28
|
11
participants
|
|
Roster
Required Equipment
- Mountaineering boots
- 12 point crampons
- Ice tool, a matched pair is nice to have, but you can get by with a single tool
- 3 or 4 Ice screws (at least one 22 cm for making v-threads)
- 1 Cordelette
- 2 9/16" Tubular webbing slings- un-sewn.
- 4 Sewn Alpine Draws- 2 single, 2 double
Course Materials
You must register for this course to see course materials.