WMCR - Ad Hoc - Crevasse Rescue Practice

Field trip: Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue (aka Intermediate Glacier Travel) - Mixed Cohort

WMCR - Ad Hoc - Crevasse Rescue Practice - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Equalizing anchors, advanced hauling systems. If time permits live scenarios on North Wall.

  • Tue, Jun 29, 2021
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Adults
  • Challenging

6:00 pm at main Entrance, SPC

  • This session will teach how to equalize the anchors, use a higher mechanical advantage to haul the fallen climber.
  • If time permits, teams of 2 will be allowed to follow through with a live scenario on the north wall (equalize anchors, rappel, take care of the fallen climber, ascend back up, use higher mechanical advantage to haul the fallen climber)
  • Open to all students

Some resources that will be useful to review before the session:

  1. Skills Video Links
  2. Toolbox (plus gear list)
  3. Crevasse Rescue Scenario (if time permits)

Note: We will be wearing and encouraging all to wear masks  at this session (whether or not you are fully vaccinated)

Route/Place

Mountaineers Seattle Program Center


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

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