Climbing Course
Intermediate Glacier Travel
Students will learn how to plan a trip and the skills necessary in solo crevasse rescue
- Info
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Contacts
Peter Tran
Leader
- Wed, Apr 21, 2021 - Sun, Jul 4, 2021
- Committee: Foothills Climbing Committee
- Members: $200.00 Guests: $300.00
- Availability: 6 (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 TIME FRAMES
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.
Badges you will earn:
Glacier Rope Leader
Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGT - Kick off | |||
| Online Classroom |
Wed, Apr 21, 2021
Registration opens Nov 6; Instructor registration open now
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6
participants
1 instructor
|
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| IGT - Skills | |||
| Cougar Mountain Crag |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Registration opens Nov 6; Instructor registration open now
|
6
participants
4 instructors
|
|
| IGT - Field Trip | |||
| Mount Baker Recreation Area: Easton Glacier |
Sat, May 15, 2021 -
Sun, May 16, 2021 Registration opens Nov 6; Instructor registration open now
|
6
participants
5 instructors
|
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| Glacier Rope Leadership | |||
| Online Classroom |
Wed, Jun 2, 2021
Registration opens Nov 6
|
7
participants
|
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Roster
Required Equipment
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
Course Materials
There are no materials for this course.