Lecture: Glacier Skiing/Snowboarding and Crevasse Rescue
GTCR Session 5 - Mandatory Field Trip Planning and Preparation - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Mandatory Field Trip Planning and Preparation
- Thu, May 7, 2020
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 24 (24 capacity)
- 16 (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
7:00PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Form a trip plan for the upcoming field trip.
- Routes and maps
- Avalanche forecast (if available) and hazard
- Weather forecast
- Emergency contact
- Etc.
We will have a short presentation, then break into groups to discuss.
There will be an opportunity to (optionally) practice the rescue systems or other skills after group discussion concludes.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Blue book
- Map and compass
- Pencil and paper
- Weather forecast and avalanche forecast
Trip Reports