2018 Intro to Mountaineering - outdoor #2

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2018 Intro to Mountaineering - outdoor #2

Jun 1, 2018 - 3:00 AM

May 27, 2018 - 10:00 PM

Organizer Info

Winifred Swatschek

@WinifredS

Meeting Point

Trip Details

Grade:

Category:

Instructional Program

Requirements:

Screening
Members Only

Max Participants:20

Trip Description

Basic Mountaineering Skills Introduction

NOTE: applications are no longer being accepted for this course.

Training Plan for Outdoor Session #2

Overnight trip... location in planning forum
Travelling on a glacier
Roping up in teams of 2, 3, 4 (dividing up the rope, carrying the extra)
Steep snow travel techniques
Self arrest solo and when roped up
Basic crevasse rescue

Please note that the course organizers/trainers are volunteers. Your course fee is paid directly to the BCMC and supports the club.

Changes - Cancellations: This course is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in case of suspected poor weather. If the course is rescheduled to another weekend that does not fit into your personal schedule then a pro-rated refund may be issued. IMPORTANT: cancellation fees may apply in case of a cancellation by a participant; please review the BCMC Course Refund Policy for detailed information.

Convenient links to the 2018 Mountain Intro Sessions:

Indoor Session, evening: https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1526618493
Outdoor Session, 1-day: https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1527126459
Outdoor Session, 3-day: https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1527390414
Outdoor Session, 2-day: https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1527535838