Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course

BC Field Trip: Crevasse Rescue - Paradise Area

Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Crevasse Rescue

Contacts

Julie Dasso

Primary Leader

Qualified Youth Leader

Sat, May 30, 2026
Committee: Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing
Activity Type: Climbing
Climbing Category: Basic Alpine
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Availability: FULL (28 capacity)
Instructor Availability: 7 (22 capacity)
Registration Open: Mon, Sep 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Registration Closed: Thu, May 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

Skills covered:

Z-pulley setup and operation
Direct haul
2:1 drop loop

This field trip also acts a a backup should Snow Weekend get rescheduled. Other skills could be added to this field trip depending on need and may be an overnight trip.

Meeting place and time

TBD

Route/Place

Paradise

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
See full route/place details.