Climbing Course
Intermediate Glacier Travel
Intermediate Glacier Travel and Winter Mountaineering module includes climbing in winter conditions, emergency shelters, outdoor living in winter. All students choose the Zoom introductory lecture and 1 of the 2 field trip options.
- 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: FULL (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Learn more skills to travel over steep snow and glaciers efficiently and with confidence.
Prerequisites: 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
This course has no scheduled activities.
10 Essentials for the field trip.
Winter-rated climbing and camping gear - sleeping bag, multiple pairs of gloves.
Beacon, probe, shovel.
Crampons. Flotation - snowshoes or skis - we will all use the same method.
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.