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)

Meet at the designated room in the Seattle Program Center (check the display or printout in the lobby to see the day's assigned room listings). We will start at 7:00PM sharp, please be on time.

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