Climbing Course
Intermediate Glacier Travel
Intermediate Glacier Travel and Winter Mountaineering module includes climbing in winter conditions, emergency shelters, outdoor living in winter.
- 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
- Thu, Mar 11, 2021 - Sat, Dec 31, 2022
- Committee: Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Members: $120.00 Guests: $240.00
- Availability: 1 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Learn more skills to travel over steep snow and glaciers efficiently and with confidence.
**Will add an additional lecture and field trip to stay within limits.**
Prerequisites: Intermediate Alpine Mountaineering I/Self-Rescue I course or equivalent, and AIARE Level I course.
Applicable Standards:
● Winter mountaineering, including:
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▪Winter camping and survival
▪ Application of climbing skills in winter conditions
▪ Emergency winter shelters
Badges you will earn:
Glacier Rope Leader
Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Glacier Travel Lecture | |||
| Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center |
Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Registration closes Mar 2
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2
participants
1 instructor
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| Intermediate Glacier Travel Field Trip | |||
| Mount Rainier Lower Nisqually Glacier |
Sat, Mar 20, 2021 -
Sun, Mar 21, 2021 Registration closes Mar 18
|
2
participants
1 instructor
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10 Essentials for the field trip.
Winter-rated climbing and camping gear - sleeping bag, multiple pairs of gloves.
Beacon, probe, shovel.
Crampons. Flotation - snowshoes.
2 pickets with lanyard/draw in addition to glacier climbing gear appropriate to the field trip location. We will review this in the classroom.
You must register for this course to see course materials.