Seattle MAC - Snow 1 Field Trip - Mount Baker Recreation Area

Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club

Seattle MAC - Snow 1 Field Trip - Mount Baker Recreation Area

This will be a continuation and expansion on the stuff learned at the first snow field trip. Attendance here is required for glacier climbs in the summer.

  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 3.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,640 ft
  • FULL (4 capacity)
  • 3 (6 capacity)
  • 2 (4 capacity)
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

Trip Sheet

Participants will practice walking in balance, self belay and the four positions of self arrest using an ice ax, along with practicing crevasse rescue and other glacier travel skills. Attendance here is required for glacier climbs in the summer.

Badges

students will earn:

Route/Place

Mount Baker Recreation Area


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Waterproof layers

Non cotton Layers

Helmet

Ice Ax

Lunch

See trip sheet for full gear list

Trip Reports