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Intermediate Glacier Classroom Session 1

Lecture: Intermediate Glacier/Alpine Module

Intermediate Glacier Classroom Session 1 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Glacier Lecture 1: Here you will be introduced to the module, learn what you gear you need for a glacier/alpine climb, review snow camping, study trip planning details, learn about different kinds of snow anchors, and learn glacier travel methods.

Contacts

Scott Schissel
Scott Schissel
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • 4 (14 capacity)
  • FULL (5 capacity)
  • Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM
  • Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Program

Introduction to the module
Glacier/alpine travel gear (short demo)
Snow camping: shelter, clothing, food, safety
Trip plans/ time and navigation plans 
Snow anchors, rigging and belaying
Winter/inclement weather navigation (emphasis on white-out navigation methods)
Weather decisions (cloud formations, barometer readings and changes)
Managing crevasse crossings

6pm @ club house

Route/Place

Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

TBD

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