This weekend course will equip you to do most of the trips in Scrambles in Southwest British Columbia by Matt Gunn. Be sure to read pages 9 through 23 in this book as they cover a lot of what you need to know.
Course Fee: $30
Day One:
Morning
Hike in
Set up camp
Afternoon Skills Practice
Walking on snow
Using an ice axe
Putting on crampons
Self-arrest
Basic climbing techniques
Managing rock fall hazard
Dealing with exposure
Evening Discussion
Choosing a destination (conditions, weather, time, people)
Being responsible for your own safety
Dealing with emergencies
Time management
Constant re-assessment
Route planning
Leaving no trace
Day Two
Put everything together and go for a summit!
Location to be determined.
The registration process to attend this course will be:
a) you'll be placed on the Request List while we review your answers to the trip planning questions.
b) next, you're moved to the Waiting List where you'll pay online via the "Pay Now" button.[1]
c) After that, you'll be added to each session's Confirmed List and sent email notifications.
[1] If you plan to pay by personal cheque, please contact the course organizer ASAP.
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