Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Activity 9 - Crevasse Rescue - Kitsap Memorial State Park
This FT provides instruction on the basics of crevasse rescue in a non-snow setting in preparation for subsequent use in a snow/glacier environment.
- Sat, May 5, 2018
- Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 3 (24 capacity)
- 1 (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
FT begins at 8:00 AM at Kitsap Memorial State Park.
Students will learn and demonstrate crevasse rescue techniques in a grass field setting in preparation for use on snow/glacier for Snow 2.
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 including rain gear (grass will likely be wet)