Climbing Course
Intermediate Glacier Travel
Students will learn how to plan a trip and the skills necessary in solo crevasse rescue
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers course.
Contacts
- Wed, Apr 21, 2021 - Sun, Jul 4, 2021
- Committee: Foothills Climbing Committee
- Members: $200.00 Guests: $300.00
- Availability: FULL, 2 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH small party rescue. When applying, you may only apply for Leading on TRAD or intermediate glacier travel
REGISTRATION CLOSED!
Applications for Foothills Intermediate is now closed. All spots and waitlisted positions will be given to those that have applied
Application Submissions: November 13 - November 20, 2020
Application Results Published: Dec 4, 2020
Cancellation: Refund minus $10 by January 25, 2021
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Intermediate Glacier Travel module will introduce you to steeper snow and glacier routes, and provide the skills for planning and executing an intermediate-level glacier climb. In addition, the course covers the basics of solo, two-person rope team self-rescue on glacier climbs.
Course Schedule
- Course Kickoff - April 21st
- IGT Skills - April 24th
- IGT Overnight Skills Trip - May 15th
- IGT Experience Trip - TBD by students
Badges you will earn:
Glacier Rope Leader
Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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| IGT - Skills | |||
| Cougar Mountain Crag |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Registration closes Apr 29
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participants
4 instructors
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| IGT - Field Trip | |||
| Mount Baker Recreation Area: Easton Glacier |
Sat, May 15, 2021 -
Sun, May 16, 2021 Registration closes May 13
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0
participants
5 instructors
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Please do not purchase equipment until after the first lecture
Required
- 2 pickets with runner or cable
- 2 single runners
- 2 double runners
- 25' of 6mm nylon cordalette
- Guide style belay device
- Rescue pulley
- Hero Loop
Recommended
- 2nd 25' 6mm nylon cordalette (5.5 spectra, 7mm nylon acceptable)
- Climbing Rope (rated for half or twin)
- Microtraxion or equivalent
- Ice Screw, 17cm
- Ice Axe with hammer head
There are no materials for this course.