This event is for those of you thinking about doing Mountaineering trips with Tito next summer. This event will cover the basics of mountaineering. We will learn & practice Ice axe arrest, Crevasse rescue, self rescue, rest stepping,pressure breathing, Roped glacier travell, and knots.
Fri Feb 5th: Check in at Skyline Inn
Room rates with Choa discount 60$ for a single room and $70 for double.
$25 for anyone that wants to bring a sleeping bag and crash out on the floor of the lounge
- - watch videos and short lecture at 8pm
- - work on Knots if time permits
Sat Feb 6th:
-Bacon, egg, waffle breakfast
-Carpool to Julian Price Park hike to the Viaduct
- On the way to the Viaduct demonstrate and practice pressure breathing, rest stepping, discuss pace, snow travel, hydration. Find area suitable to practice ice axe arrest, cramponing, glacier travel with ropes.
- set up camp and go over snow camping
-more knot stuff
Be sure to bring appropriate camping gear and clothing for winter camping
Sun Feb 7th:
cravasse rescue at viaduct
hike out and go eat dinner/lunch
Bring it if you have it:
Gore-Tex Shell pants & jacket, Ice axe, Crampons, Mountaineering boots, Pulleys, ascenders
Need to bring:
Harness, 3 ten ft lengths of 6 or 7 mil prussic cord preferably different colors, 1 ten ft piece of 1 inch webbing
