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Seattle Basic Alpine SIG Field Trip - Overnight Snow Scrambling

Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course

Seattle Basic Alpine SIG Field Trip - Overnight Snow Scrambling - Artist Point

Basic SIG Field Trip #6 for Hollinger SIG.

Info
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Contacts

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Adam Hollinger
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Apr 18, 2015 — Sun, Apr 19, 2015
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft

TBD

This field trip will focus on teaching basic climbing class students the basics of snow travel, glissading, ice ax arrest, roped travel, snow anchors, winter camping, and expectations for an alpine start. Instructors will also be evaluating the fitness of the students - whether it is suitable for basic climbs.

Badges

students will earn:

Route/Place

Artist Point


  • Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
    Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
    USGS Shuksan Arm
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

All required snow travel equipment.

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