2019 Mountaineering Intro-Session 3: rescue training

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2019 Mountaineering Intro-Session 3: rescue training

May 25, 2019 - 6:00 AM

May 26, 2019 - 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

Training Plan for Session 3 — rescue training

Overnight trip... location in planning forum
Traveling 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 2019 Mountain Intro Sessions:

Session 1 — info/prep     https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1544514644
Session 2 — introductory skills     https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1544514825
Session 3 — rescue training     https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1544515042
Session 4 — putting it all together     https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1544515303