Basic Mountaineering Skills Introduction, session 2. 

Note: dates subject to change due to conditions.

Prerequisites:  Basic Mountaineering Skills Introduction, session 1; a good level of fitness; previous overnight backpacking.

Expectations:  participants will be expected to do some homework which includes reading and preparations.

Required gear:  a gear list will be forthcoming including suggestions regarding clothing/footwear and overnight gear.

Training Session #2 General Plan:

• Overnight trip (most likely Matier area; may include summit if time allows)
• Traveling on a glacier
• Roping up in teams of 2, 3, 4 (dividing up the rope, carrying the extra)
• Steep snow travel techniques
• Self arrest solo and when roped up
• Basic crevasse rescue