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Introduction to Alpine Ice and Winter/Mixed - Everett - 2015-2016

Climbing Course

Intermediate Alpine Ice

Intermediate Alpine Ice and Winter Mixed including the Winter Bivy

Contacts

Ivan Breen
Ivan Breen
Leader
Paul Gehlsen
Paul Gehlsen
Leader

Course Description

Alpine Ice prepares students to travel safely on moderate to steep alpine ice.

This registration is for Winter Mixed

Course Outcomes

  • evaluate ice, snow and mixed conditions 
  • move efficiently and confidently
  • place effective protection
  • Practice mock leading on top rope
  • strategize and adapt leading safely based on terrain
  • Learn basic piton craft and placements.

Schedule

  • Winter Mixed Lecture 1-26-16  7-9:15 pm
  • Winter Mixed FT 1-30/31-16
Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

Roster
Required Equipment

-      Mountaineering boots

-      12 point crampons

-      Ice tool, a matched pair is nice to have, but you can get away with a single tool

-      3 or 4 Ice screws (at least one 22 cm for making v-threads)

Course Materials

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