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Tacoma Basic FT 6 - Glacier IV (Winter Overnight)

Field trip: Basic Climbing Course

Tacoma Basic FT 6 - Glacier IV (Winter Overnight) - Paradise

Winter Camping, Glacier Team Travel, Crampon Technique

Contacts

Scott Schissel
Scott Schissel
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy, Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Meeting time and place will be communicated by field trip leader.

Tacoma Basic Climbing Course FT 5 - Glacier IV (Winter Overnight)

Demo: Running belay, 3:1 crevasse rescue, crampon ascending and descending techniques

Checkpoint: Crevasse rescue, ice axe arrest

Practice: Winter campsite setup, snow cave construction, alpine start, glacier team travel

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Route/Place

Paradise


  • USGS Mt Rainier East
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

See course Google Site for gear matrix

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