Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Tacoma Scrambling Field Trip - Snow TWO - Bullion Basin
Snow II Tacoma Alpine Scrambles Field Trip
- Sat, Jun 8, 2019
- Tacoma Alpine Scrambling Program
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- 17 (35 capacity)
- 2 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll meet at the Crystal Mtn Ski parking lot 8am
Further details provided at lecture
Snow II Field Trip for Tacoma Alpine Scrambles students. Students will be tested on the following: 1. Ice axe (parts and how to carry) 2. Moving in balance – Turning in balance 3. Ice Axe Self Belay 4. Kicking steps - Snow Travel in Groups 5. Rest step 6. Plunge stepping 7. Sidehill traversing on steep slopes 8. Ice Axe Arrest - sitting, face down, upside down on back (all with and without pack).
Badges
students will earn:
Bullion Basin
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USGS Norse Peak
Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ice Axe, Helmet, 10Es , Crampons if you have them