This is not a course. This is a practice session for intermediate level mountaineers to prepare for the season. We will assist each other but will not have time to teach new skills. Only those with previous training will be moved to the confirmed list.

This is day 2 of a 2 day practice (link to day 1 here), but won't be an overnight trip. You can sign up to each day individually but preference will be given to those who sign up for both days. You are encouraged to work together with partners you plan to mountaineer with this season.

Day 2 Schedule

We'll meet up for an early start, and walk the roughly 4km Evan's Valley trail until we reach snow. We'll rope up and then picket to the summit of Alouette Mountain by way of Fly's Gully. Expect 45 degree snow at the steepest. Once we've summited (by noon) we'll return via the Evan's Peak trail, with an optional side trip up Evan's Peak for those inclined.

Gear List

Standard mountaineering setup, including:
Harness
Helmet
Mountaineering Boots
Crampons
Ice Axe (General Mountaineering)
Picket(s)
Ice Screws (optional)
Carabiners
Prussiks
Slings
Warm layers, outer shell, gloves, sunglasses etc
Avalanche safety gear

Note: This trip is dependent on conditions. We will only go if there is a stable snowpack. As this is a practice session, our risk tolerance will be set to low.