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
Jonathan Foster
Primary Leader
- Thu, Feb 9, 2023
- Tacoma Climbing Subcommittee - Intermediate Climbing
- Climbing
- Intermediate Alpine
- Adults
- Easy
- 2 (13 capacity)
- 1 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6 PM at Club House.
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
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
TBD
Trip Reports