GTCR Session 5 - Mandatory Field Trip Planning and Preparation

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

  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)

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

Mountaineers Seattle Program Center


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Blue book
  • Map and compass
  • Pencil and paper
  • Weather forecast and avalanche forecast
Trip Reports