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Seattle Basic Alpine SIG Field Trip - Overnight Snow Scrambling

Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course

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SIG Snow Field Trip (Mt. St. Helens)

Contacts

Michael Warren
Michael Warren
Primary Leader
  • Sat, May 10, 2014 — Sun, May 11, 2014
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Adults
  • M2 Advanced Ski
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,700 ft

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This field trip focuses 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 whether student fitness is suitable for basic climbs.

This field trip focuses 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 whether student fitness is suitable for basic climbs.

Badges

students will earn:

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

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