Lecture: Intermediate Glacier Climbing
Intermediate Glacier Climbing Lecture - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Intermediate Glacier Lecture #1
- Wed, Jun 8, 2016
- Everett Climbing Committee
- Urban Adventure
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 2 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
pen/notepad
Trip Reports