Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Tacoma Scrambling Field Trip - Snow TWO - Bullion Basin

Snow II Tacoma Alpine Scrambles Field Trip

Contacts

Allan Maas

Primary Leader

Sat, Jun 8, 2019
Committee: Tacoma Alpine Scrambling Program
Activity Type: Scrambling
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 4.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft

Availability: 17 (35 capacity)
Instructor Availability: 2 (9 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We'll meet at the Crystal Mtn Ski parking lot 8am

Further details provided at lecture

Leader's notes

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).