Intro to Ice ClimbingSeptember 20 to September 21, 2026 Coordinator: Mikela Kruger Elevation Gain: 1500 feet Round-trip Distance: 1.5 miles Excursion Time: 8 hours (car-to-car) This is a two day clinic on Mt Hood. Plan on hiking for a few hours to get to the place where we will practice ice climbing. We will spend the night at the campground. First time ice climbers are welcome (will need to have other pre req). Topics covered include: Crampon Technique Glacial Navigation Anchor Building Two-tool Technique Hanging Belay Plenty of Climbing Practice Priority will go to SAC climb school graduates and active SAC members. If I don't know you, please email me your climbing resume to kruger.mikela@gmail.com. Required skills: Able to self arrest and handle strenuous hike with heavy backpack. Need to be comfortable walking/hopping over boulders and uneven terrain. Handle all day on the mountain. Signed Up: 0Maximum Allowed: 1 |
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| Required Equipment (each participant): Helmet, Harness, Ice tools/Ice axe x2 (There might be opportunities to borrow)., Mountaineering boots, Crampons, Belay device (with guide mode preferable), PAS, 2 locking carabiners, 2 regular carabiners, Day pack, Lunch Optional Equipment (each participant): Camping gear for overnight, meals, etc Packing List |
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