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Seattle Basic Alpine Field Trip #7 - Crevasse Rescue Evaluation

Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course

Seattle Basic Alpine Field Trip #7 - Crevasse Rescue Evaluation - Magnuson Park

Basic Field Trip #7 (Make up day) - Crevasse Rescue Evaluation

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Don Sarver
Don Sarver
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • 2 (9 capacity)
  • 1 (4 capacity)
  • Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
  • Tue, May 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Make up day for Field Trip #7 - Crevasse Rescue Evaluation for anyone that cannot make the first two dates Tue, May 20, 2025 or Thu, May 22, 2025. When requesting leaders permission please state why the prior two dates cant work for you. 


This is the sign-up for the Basic Field Trip #7 - Crevasse Rescue Evaluation. You will asked to demonstrate your response to a rope-mate who has fallen into a crevasse. Including:

1) Hold the fall and anchor the rope, including back-up to friction hitch or rope grab.

2) Safely approach the crevasse, and communicate with fallen climber.

3) Make a plan, including how to quickly assist a fallen climber who does not respond and may require emergency first aid.
4) Raising systems, including rope entrenchment considerations. Demonstrate a drop loop 2:1 raising system.
 

Kite Hill, Magnuson Park 6pm

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students will earn:

Route/Place

Magnuson Park

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Equipment:    Be sure to bring all the gear listed below. Mark your equipment so that you will be able to identify it when it gets mixed in with other gear.

  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • 1 large, locking pear-shaped carabiner ("HMS" or "Pearabiner")
  • Ice axe
  • Rescue pulley
  • 6 non-locking carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • 3 single and 2 double runners
  • Prusik loops (two piece set)
  • Hero loop
  • Chest harness (made of tied webbing to adjust fit)
  • Backpack
  • Mountaineering  boots 
  • Clothing suitable for being outside for several hours and lying on the ground
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