Glacier Ski Mountaineering Course
Mt. Baker, WA
Learn technical skills for ski mountaineering on Mt. Baker.
This four day course takes place on Mt. Baker and focuses on technical skills and decision-making for skiing in high alpine, glaciated environments.
One of the core questions this course will focus on is when to use the rope, a question that is less obvious when skis are involved.
In the process we'll attempt a ski ascent of Mt. Baker, putting it all together for a descent from the summit.
SKILLS COVERED INCLUDE:
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EQUIPMENT SELECTION
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CAMP CRAFT
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NAVIGATION
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KNOTS/HITCHES
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BELAYING/RAPPELING
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RIGGING for GLACIER TRAVEL
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ROPED TRAVEL/MANAGEMENT
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SKI ANCHORS
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CATCHING a CREVASSE FALL on SKIS
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CREVASSE RESCUE SYSTEMS
LOCATION
Mt. Baker, WA
ITINERARY
Day 1 — Meet in Glacier, WA, gear check, packing, approach camp. Camp construction, knots/hitches
Day 2 — Rigging for glacier travel, rope management, ski anchors, ski tour
Day 3 — Summit ski ascent, crevasse rescue
Day 4 — Navigation, pack up camp, descend to trailhead
PRE-TRIP INFO
COST INCLUDES
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4 days of guiding and instruction
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Group gear: tents, stoves, fuel, ropes, etc.
NOT INCLUDED
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Personal equipment and food
DATES
May 27-30, 2021
Custom dates are available for private groups and individuals.
COST
$1300