This will be a compressed version of the three indivdual training sessions (normally 5 days total, here it will be done as 3 long days).   This will cover how to build haul systems (equipment, components, construction, and use), how to lead for Glacier travel (equipment, rigging, travel), and Glacier Rescue.  Please only sign up if you are 100% committed to attending. 

Location: Mt Seymour (either the preferred and closer Dinky Peak location, or if snow conditions are poor we will move higher).

Fri - Sun - 8AM to 6PM each day.  Meeting at the Kiosk at Mt Seymour north end of parking lot.

1 day – SOM – Haul Systems (normally 2 days)

1 day - SOM  - Leading – Glacier (normally 1 day)

1 day – SOM – Rescue – Glacier (normally 2 days)

 Minimum knowledge would be a solid working use of the following knots : Figure Eight (bight and rewoven), Water Knot (aka Ring Bend, Rewoven Overhand), Clove Hitch, Double Fisherman’s, Munter, Prussic. 

Minimum Equipment

·         Harness

·         Helmet

·         Suitable clothing for the weather (potentially all day in the rain for three days)

·         Webbing ( 1” or 9/16”), min 6 meters

·         Cord (7 or 8mm), min 6 meters

·         Non-lock biners (min 6)

·         Locking biners (min 5, more recommended)

·         1 pulley (2 recommended)

·         3 prussics suitable for the rope you have

·         1 set Prussics for ascending rope (ex. Texas prussic rig)

·         1 Rope (>30M length, 8.5 – 11mm diameter)

·         Ice Axe

·         Backpack (representative of what you mountaineer with)

·         In-line Belay/rappel device

Optional but very recommended:

-           Snow picket

-           Ice Screw

 Crampons