Alpine Academy (Lecture): Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue (Part 1) Tuesday 6/2/26 (full waitlist open)

When: Tuesday 6/2/26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: SW Portland (near Zoo) - location will be shared with Participants

What: This is meant to be a continuation of Mountain Climbing School. This is the 2nd lecture of the Snow & Ice series of indoor workshops geared towards teaching all the skills needed to climb outside, starting with top rope basics and working up to alpine multi-pitch ice climbing.

We will be covering the following:

-Identify the hazards of glaciers and be able to determine when a rope is required

-Determine the best configuration of a rope based on team size and conditions

-Review the different ways to travel with a team on a glacier

-Know the first steps of crevasse rescue if someone is to fall in

Who: Anyone who is interested in learning new skills to go climb safely outside, refreshing/reinforcing existing skills or wanting to help others by sharing their experience. Priority will go to club organizer/assistant.

Contact me if you have questions: noel.tavan@gmail.com

We will most likely be sitting outside under awning. Dogs are welcome (fenced yard).