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Activity 6 (2023) Crevasse Rescue - Hurricane Ridge (winter)

Field trip: Basic Climbing Course

Activity 6 (2023) Crevasse Rescue - Hurricane Ridge (winter)

This FT provides instruction on the basics of crevasse rescue in a snow setting in preparation for subsequent use in a snow/glacier environment.

Contacts

Gretchen Ta
Gretchen Ta
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • M1 Intremediate Ski, Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 600 ft

Visitor Center 7:30 am

Students will learn and demonstrate crevasse rescue techniques in preparation for use on snow/glacier for Snow 2.

Route/Place

Hurricane Ridge (winter)


  • Green Trails Hurricane Ridge/Elwha North No. 134S
    Custom Correct Hurricane Ridge
    USGS Mt Angeles
  • See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Gear for snow and glacier travel.

Helmet

Pack

Ice Axe

Picket

Climbing Harness

Locking and non-locking carabiners

Runners

Prusiks (chest and foot)

Chest Harness

Rescue Pulley

Appropriate Clothing

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