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SNOW 3: Snow and Ice Climbing Protection and Anchors

  • 04/05/2019
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Donner Pass, Truckee, California
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SNOW 3: SNOW AND ICE CLIMBING PROTECTION AND ANCHORS training offers a combination of instruction, demonstration, and guided practice with a professional MAA instructor taught outdoors in a small group setting. Completion will prepare you for success as an advanced level snow climber and help you be better qualified to attend MAA events. We'll do the following:

  • Placing and assessing natural and artificial anchors
  • Multi-directional anchors
  • Multi-point anchors
  • Orientation to lead climbing
  • Team running belay
  • Team self-arrest
  • Rope usage and care
  • SRENE
  • Equalization
  • V-angle
  • Snow seats
  • Belay options

RECOMMENDED FOR: All current MAA members who have attended the companion online training and/or have completed the prior level outdoor training, or have appropriate experience on their MAA profile.

EVENT LEADER: Darren Shutt, darren@mountainascent.org, (916) 872-3399, John Scruggs

DURATION: 9 hours

MEET: Wild Cherries Coffee House, Truckee, CA

WHAT TO BRING: All items on the gear list below

PERSONAL GEAR: Members are encouraged to use your own equipment. If you're missing something, loaner gear may be available. Please let the instructor know if you need something. All paying members receive a retail gear discount at Bobcat's Outdoor Adventure Sports. Brands include ArcTeryx, Black Diamond, Petzl, Mountain Hardwear, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Outdoor Research, MSR, Beal, Garmin and more.

CLOTHING

  • Wicking, breathable base layer, top and bottom

  • Insulating, weather-resistant mid layer, top and bottom

  • Wind and waterproof shell layer, top and bottom

  • Insulating fill or down belay jacket, w/hood

  • Socks

  • Gloves and/or mittens

  • Gaiters

  • Warm hat and/or balaclava

EQUIPMENT

  • Backpack

  • High energy food, snacks and drinks

  • Strong headlamp with fresh batteries

  • Sunscreen

  • Small personal first aid kit

  • Optional items for consideration: trekking poles, camera

CLIMBING GEAR

  • Mountaineering boots

  • Harness*

  • Climbing helmet*

  • Steel crampons, fit to your boots*

  • Mountain axe or technical hybrid axe

  • Ice tool with hammer*

  • 2 locking and 2 non-locking carabiners*

  • Two tied or sewn runners, 24" to 48"*

  • 16” loop of 4-5mm cord as a prusik*

  • Cordellette or quad, 5mm - 7mm, 15' - 20'*

  • Auto-locking belay device*

  • Ropes, snow and rock protection, slings* (may be group gear)

*If you are without some of this important safety gear, it may be available for loan upon prior request, first-come, first serve. Please contact the event leader.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Participant safety is our top priority. The itinerary described is the plan; however, circumstances beyond the leader's control may necessitate changes.

  • The training event begins and ends at the trailhead. MAA does not insure ridesharing or other travel arrangements and bears no responsibility for them. Carpooling, ride sharing, or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among individuals.

  • MAA event leaders carry communication devices and a medical kit; The primary event leader has current wilderness first aid and CPR training as well as MAA policy training.

For more information or questions about this training event, please contact the listed event leaders, or connect@mountainascent.org, or (916) 692-0005.




www.mountainascent.org

darren@mountainascent.org

(916) 872-3399

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