Mountaineering Skills - Rope Teams
Description: This course is the next step in the mountaineering progression after Snow Travel. Now that you can travel safely with an ice axe and crampons it is time to introduce ropes. We will cover skills such as traveling on a rope team, negotiating 4th class terrain and placing snow protection. This course is appropriate for graduates of our Snow Travel class. This course is very weather and condition dependent and the curriculum will be adjusted to fit the conditions at the time of the course. Once you've completed the snow travel and rope team classes it is time to put it all together and join us for a winter ascent of a SoCal Classic peak.
Skills you'll learn:
Practice techniques to safely climb and descend steep snow slopes, Learn and practice rope team setup and travel, Learn and practice movement through 4th class terrain
Duration: 8.0 hours
Required Legal Form:
This course requires the participant to read and sign a liability release form before participating. Please see "Required Legal Form" for the session you are registering for. You will need to print, sign and bring the form to your class.
Mountaineering Skills - Rope Teams Information
- Activity Level (3) Moderate
- Skill Level (2) Intermediate
- Minimum Age: 15
MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS - ROPE TEAMS
- Class Details
- Gear List
Mountaineering Skills - Rope Teams Gear List
Gear to bring to class:
(Required)
- Warm Gloves
- Gaiters
- Base Layers - Wool or synthetic.
- Pocketknife
- Sunglasses
- Daypack - Day pack large enough to carry water, food and layers.
- Extra Warm Synthetic Clothing
- Warm Jacket - Down or Synthetic.
- 2 Liters of Water - At least 2 Nalgene sized water bottles or a large Camelback style reservoir
- Warm Hat
- Matches or Lighter - A ten essentials item for backcountry travel.
- Sun Protection - Lip balm, sunscreen, wide-brim hats, etc.
- Warm Socks - Wool or Synthetic.
- Headlamp/Flashlight
- Lunch & Snacks
- Rain Gear - Waterproof/resistant jacket, pants and hat.
- Hiking Boots
- Water Bottle
- Lip Balm/Protection
(Optional)
- Hydration Compatible Day Pack - 1000-2000 cubic inches with 70-100 oz water bladder
- Foam sit pad - Used for insulation when sitting in snow.
- Energy Snacks
- Personal GPS
- Personal Compass
- Thermos with warm drinks
- Personal Camera
Gear provided by REI:
- First Aid Kits
- Hiking Poles - REI will provide but you are welcome to bring your own.
- Dynamic Climbing Rope - At least a 60m rope.
- Topographical Maps - Local course area maps.
- Crampons - Spikes that fit on sturdy boots to help with traction on ice.
- Ice / Mountain Axe
- Climbing Harness
- Climbing Helmet
Black Diamond Climbing Gear
Mammut Climbing Gear
La Sportiva