Glacier FT 2 | Winter Overnight

Glacier FT 2 - Winter Overnight

On this field trip we cover essential glacier travel skills. The purpose of the field trip is to prepare you for your first glacier rope leads. Successful completion of this field trip is required to serve as a glacier rope leader. You will be tested on your mastery of the 6:1 drop loop system for crevasse rescue and winter overnight preparedness.

1. Day 1

   1. Group Travel

   2. Camp Construction

      1. Location

      2. Platforms

      3. Wind Protection

      4. One Snow Cave

   3. Anchors

      1. Building snow anchors

      2. Testing

   4. Crevasse Rescue Practice

   5. Dinner and Debrief

2. Day 2

   1. Rope Walking

   2. Swing Leads

   3. Crevasse Rescue Exam