Required Reading: Avalanche Essentials, Bruce Tremper Freedom of the Hills (9e), Chapter 17 Lecture Objectives Identify avalanche terrain Discuss avalanche forecast Identify and perform field tests to determine snowpack stability/instability Recognize weather and terrain factors contributing to stability/instability Apply safe … Continued
Rope Handling and Knots Examination Required Reading: BMC Manual pages 30-34 Required Reading: Freedom of the Hills (9e): Chapters 9-11 and pages 393-395 Evaluation Date: March 21 | 7:00-8:30pm What to Bring to Your Knots Evaluation: Harness, ATC Belay Device, Personal … Continued
Navigation Required Reading: Freedom of the Hills (9e), Chapters 5-6 Required Quiz: Required Equipment: Compass with base plate and adjustable declination; recommend compass with inclinometer and mirror Soft pencil and eraser Footgear suitable for wet/marshy grass Clothing for outdoor activity … Continued
Equipment Lecture View the equipment lecture slides for the Basic Mountaineering Course.
Basic Intro Lecture View the introductory lecture slides for the Basic Mountaineering Course.
