Alpine Practice @ DePencier Bluffs http://goo.gl/1vx0Q

Location may change to : Grouse Mtn. Bluffs, NF of Seymour 2nd pk, DePencier Bluffs, Suicide Bluffs, Crown Coulouir, Brunswick NE Couloir

NOT A COURSE

Skills Required: MUST HAVE PREVIOUS BELAY/RAPPEL/ANCHORS TRAINING . Must have completed at least one PD+ ice/snow route from Alpine Select List.

Agenda: Moving in mixed terrain, alpine style: long approach, complete backpack with gear, mountaineering boots/crampons. Fixed line or/and top rope. Expecting up to 1,000 m. elevation gain. Rappel on steep rock face of unknown terrain. Switching from a rappel into rope climbing. Placing and testing snow protection.

Personal Gear: half 8mm 60m rope (or else), snow/ice alpine climbing set (incl. helmet, climbing harness, ice tools, snow pickets (1 short 1 long with runners attached), crampons (any type), rock pro/minimal rack (if you have), rappel material, ascenders (ti block, jumar), personal emergency kit, headlamp, etc.)

Carpool: indicate if you will drive and can take passengers.

To register: IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE A RESPONSE please provide:

• date and route number of at least one PD+ ice/snow trip from the list.

See Alpine Mix Video from previous sessions: http://goo.gl/LeLq9