Lecture: Compressed Alpine Scrambling Course
In-town Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Rock skills workshop for Scrambling Course Pod J
Contacts
- Thu, May 6, 2021
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Easy
- FULL (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Seattle Mountaineers Program Center
6:00 - 9:00pm
Objective: Introduction to rock scrambling skills, protected down-climbing and required gear for scrambling
What to Expect:
Rotate through stations to practice scrambling on: loose rock, boulders, rock slabs and ledges
Practice protected downclimbing on rock
Gear discussion and emergency bivouac
Freedom of the Hills suggested reading:
Chapter 6 – Wilderness Travel
Chapter 12 – Alpine Rock Climbing: pages 227–236; 248-251
Chapter 23 – Safety
Chapter 28 – Mountain Weather
Required Equipment
Scramble pack, including 10 essentials and required scramble gear
Clothing appropriate for practicing skills outdoors. Note you will be tying a harness around you’re your waist and legs – pants / leggings are most appropriate.