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Introduction to Backcountry Skiing Presentation
–A talk and slide show on how to get started. I”’ try to answer all your questions: Why? Where? What equipment do you need? Who should you go with? On a club trip…
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Crevasse Rescue-Dry School
–Practice crevasse rescue techniques. Self rescue using prussic loops. Assisted rescue using various pulley systems with emphasis on the 3:1 Z system.
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Alpine Practice – Belay
–Alpine knots (12). Fall factor and impact forces. Risk categories. Risk taking, risk avoiding, neutral. Two major types of all mountaineering accidents. Ultimate backup. Partner check Belay fundamentals: taking in/paying out rope – alpine style Clipping in to belay station Belay voice commands Hip belay Belay anchors and SRENE principle Belay systems: off-harness (ABC)/redirect/off- anchor […]
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Avalanche Awareness Clinic
–Hello all interested and stoked winter backcountry travelers! We’ve heard you all are interested in getting out into the backcountry this winter and enjoying all the deep powder slaying coastal BC has to offer! We’re stoked you’re stoked; but with all this deep snow comes the risk of avalanches, one of the most significant hazards […]
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Grouse Grind
–Meet at the Grouse Grind trailhead (by the trail gate) for a start up the Grind at 6:15am sharp. Download via Grouse Mountain skyride. The event will go ahead rain or shine.
