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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

Lucas Cook
Lucas Cook
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • 16 (16 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Dec 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
  • Thu, Jan 29, 2026 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

6:30pm @ Clubhouse

Route/Place

Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

TBD

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