Intermediate Glacier Climbing Lecture - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

6:30pm at the Seattle Mountaineers Clubhouse

Overview

• Explain purpose of the course: To extend the climbing season condition dependent.  To plan and execute an intermediate glacier climb.
• Cover recommended reading
• Cover required equipment
• Introduce the instructors

Risk Management Discussion

• AIRIE Framework
• Roped vs unroped travel
• Preplanning
• Continual evaluation

TEAM FORMATION

• Selecting a qualified team
• Team dynamics 

TRIP PLanning Tools 

• Weather
• Route Beta
• Maps

Trip Planning 

• Emergency plan
• Trip Plan Form