
Lecture: Basic Glacier Travel Course
Basic Glacier Travel - Knot Practice - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
This is NOT at the Program Center, see the description for the actual location.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Thu, Mar 12, 2020
- Seattle Climbing
- Urban Adventure
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Casual
- 2 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Central District
Time: 6:30 PM @ Chuck's Hop Shop CD
2001 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
*Note that non-alcoholic options are available and free street parking available*
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If you have any questions contact the leader of this event.
Goal: Knot practice to prepare for the knot test at Workshop #2.
Gear to bring:
> 1 locking carabiner
> 10 foot rope segment you were given (your practice rope)
> Hero loop you were given
> Piece of 1/2" or 1" webbing (if you have it)
> Knot list
> Leave your harness at home
Knots you can practice:
> Rewoven Figure 8
> Butterfly
> Water knot
> Slip knot
> Girth hitch
> Clove hitch
> Figure 8 on a bight
> Double Fishermans
> Prusik
> Stopper knot
> Bowline
> Bowline on a bight
Note: You won't be practicing coiling or flaking.
Required Equipment
See description above.