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 12, 2022
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 1 (21 capacity)
- 8 (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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.
Required Equipment
- Blue book
- Map and compass
- Pencil and paper
- Weather forecast and avalanche forecast