Climbing Course

Alpine Ice

Introduction to alpine ice climbing. Learn the skills necessary to lead on 45-60 degree alpine ice routes.

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Prerequisites: Intermediate Rock Climbing module or equivalent, and Intermediate Glacier Travel course.

This module teaches the skills necessary to swing leads on an alpine ice routes typical for the Cascades. This includes:

The module consists of one evening lecture, a two day FT and a one day FT to the seracs on Mount Baker.

Applicants must have completed the Intermediate Glacier module, and the rock climbing module or an equivalent course or have equivalent experience.

Course Requirements

Course Activity	Date	Availability
Alpine Ice Lecture
Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center	Thu, Aug 12, 2021 Registration closes Aug 10	11 participants
Alpine Ice FT 1
Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs	Sat, Aug 14, 2021 Registration closes Aug 12	10 participants 1 instructor
Alpine Ice FT2
Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs	Sun, Aug 15, 2021 Registration closes Aug 13	11 participants
Alpine Ice Field Trip 3
Observation Rock/North Face	Sat, Sep 4, 2021 - Sun, Sep 5, 2021 Registration closes Sep 2	11 participants

Roster

Required Equipment

Everything needed for an alpine rock climb (minus the rock protection), plus
Sharp 12 point steel crampons (no aluminum)
Conventional ice axe
Ice tool(s) (optional) We will have a variety for you to try at the first field trip.
V-thread tool
4-5' 7 mm nylon cord
2-4 ice screws, including one 22 cm

Course Materials

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