Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Seattle Basic Alpine SIG Field Trip - Overnight Snow Scrambling - Skyline Ridge/North Side
Snow Climbing and Camping Overnight
- Sat, Mar 14, 2015 — Sun, Mar 15, 2015
- Seattle Climbing
- Backcountry Skiing, Snowshoeing
- Adults
- Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski, Winter Scramble
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
- 3 (8 capacity)
- 3 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
65th Street Park and Ride
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:
Skyline Lake, Skyline Ridge & Tye Peak
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
USGS Stevens Pass
USGS Labyrinth Mtn
Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144
Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
All required snow travel equipment. Snowshoes or Skis