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Sharpen the Saw

Apr 23, 2017 - 8:00 AM
Apr 23, 2017 - 10:00 PM

Organizer Info

Cliff Eschner

Meeting Point

7:25 am Location in Planning Forum

Trip Details

Grade:
B3
Category:
Mountaineering
Requirements:
  • Screening
  • Members Only
Max Participants:12

Trip Description

Practice your Mountaineering Skills Above the Seymour Ski Area

We will travel up from the Seymour Ski Area to practice a full range of mountaineering techniques and skills on steep slopes. We may encounter very steep slopes and rugged terrain.

Every participant is responsible for assessing the conditions and contributing their knowledge and opinion to ensure a safe outing for everyone.

This is Not a course!  Assess your abilities carefully.

Participants should have experience climbing alpine routes rated PD or greater. We may encounter AD.

Gear required:
Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel.
Helmet, harness, rigid boots, crampons (general mountaineering.)
Ice Axe (general mountaineering).
Snow pickets, wands, rope.
Headlamp.
You're expected to bring the 10 Essentials [INFO LINK]
Personal and group gear will be discussed in the planning forum.
Snowshoes recommended!  Chocolate and Cheese to share are also recommended :)
 
Organizer will bring their own 10 Essentials including GPS, Map and compass, Personal Locator Beacon, Camera, and First aid kit.
 
Recommended carpooling cost:  ~$5-10; please arrange with driver; bring funds.
 

Participant List

12 / 12
Organizer
CE
Cliff Eschner
211
Attended
0
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Co-Organizer
WS
Winifred Swatschek
224
Attended
0
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Co-Organizer
PO
Paul Olynek
179
Attended
5
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows
Confirmed
LK
Laurence Knowles
1
Attended
0
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Confirmed
LJ
Lea Jovanovic
52
Attended
8
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
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SD
Stanislav Datsko
16
Attended
7
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Confirmed
NK
Nadja Kunz
5
Attended
1
Joined & Left
0
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MP
Mohammad Pahrbod
100
Attended
4
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows
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SS
Slawomir Skoczylas
87
Attended
7
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows
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KR
Kyle Rhoda
22
Attended
1
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
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BK
Bala Kumaravelu
109
Attended
3
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows
Confirmed
JC
Jonathan Colyer
64
Attended
7
Joined & Left
0
No-Shows
Confirmed
SS
Shashi Shanbhag
106
Attended
4
Joined & Left
1
No-Shows
Confirmed
MD
Manouane Deschenes
54
Attended
15
Joined & Left
4
No-Shows

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