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Equipement Été En Anglais.Wps
Copie interdite Basic list to personify if necessary Your backpack : Put the voluminous and light gear such as the sleeping bag and after the heavy stuff next to your back. Finish with the spare gear and the technics gear that you will probabely used first. Put the small stuff (gloves, sunglasses, identity paper...) in the camera pocket. SUMMER EQUIPMENT FOND DE SAC TECHNIC GEAR CLOTHS, OTHER GEAR… CLIMBING SCHOOL Small backpack Helmet, mountain harness, double safety strap with locking A thin pant or short, tee-shirt, sweet, rocks boot, Rain cloths carabiners, 1 big locking carabiner, 1 descendeur, 1,80 m of thin water Sunglasses rope in 7 mm. Sun hat ICE SCHOOL Smal backpack Helmet, mountain harness, ice axe, crampons (well-ordered), Alpine pant, sweet, polaire, mountaineering boots Breathable shell clothing 1 big locking carabiner, 1 icecraw, 1 normal carabiner (leather if possible) , lunches + water Glacier sunglasses Small gloves, ski-cap Sun cream VIA-FERRATA Sunglasses Helmet, mountain harness, special double safety strap with locking A light pant or short, tee-shirt, sweet, hiking boots, (if carabiners; 1 oser big locking carabiner long trail : lunches + waters) If long trail : Small backpack Small leather gloves K-way or stop-wind jacket CANYONING Neoprene shoes Specific helmet, protected harness, , double safety strap with 1 Complete Neoprene clothes, swimsuit, old trainer normal carabiner and 1 locking carabiner, 1 huit descendeur (or shoes (one size highter), towel , (if long trail : spécific) lunches + waters) GLACIER HIKING -
Gear Brands List & Lexicon
Gear Brands List & Lexicon Mountain climbing is an equipment intensive activity. Having good equipment in the mountains increases safety and your comfort level and therefore your chance of having a successful climb. Alpine Ascents does not sell equipment nor do we receive any outside incentive to recommend a particular brand name over another. Our recommendations are based on quality, experience and performance with your best interest in mind. This lexicon represents years of in-field knowledge and experience by a multitude of guides, teachers and climbers. We have found that by being well-equipped on climbs and expeditions our climbers are able to succeed in conditions that force other teams back. No matter which trip you are considering you can trust the gear selection has been carefully thought out to every last detail. People new to the sport often find gear purchasing a daunting chore. We recommend you examine our suggested brands closely to assist in your purchasing decisions and consider renting gear whenever possible. Begin preparing for your trip as far in advance as possible so that you may find sale items. As always we highly recommend consulting our staff of experts prior to making major equipment purchases. A Word on Layering One of the most frequently asked questions regarding outdoor equipment relates to clothing, specifically (and most importantly for safety and comfort), proper layering. There are Four basic layers you will need on most of our trips, including our Mount Rainier programs. They are illustrated below: Underwear -
2020 Antarctica Trekking Gear List | Ice Axe Expeditions
2020 TREKKING GEAR LIST ANTARCTICA ADVENTURE & SKI CRUISE This list will allow for a participant to access trekking terrain. We do not provide gear rentals and suggest you contact your local gear shop should you need to rent any equipment. Should you choose not to bring the required equipment we cannot guarantee participation in trekking activities. TREKKING GEAR Snowshoes - Tubbs Wilderness Series Snowshoe - MSR Lightning Explore - Atlas 10 Series Snowshoe Waterproof boots. Your boots will need to be waterproof and high enough to keep the snow out. You may consider a combination of snowboots with gaitors as an option as well. (The rubber boots provided on the boat are very flimsy and will not be great for snowshoeing). - Baffin Evolution Boot – Men’s - Salomon Toundra Mid WP Winter Boot – Women’s - Sorel Cumberland Boot – Women’s Poles - Black Diamond Pure Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles (carbon version) - Black Diamond Distance FLZ Trekking Pole (aluminum version) - Black Diamond Whippet Self Arrest Pole (hybrid ski pole & ice axe) Ice Axe – 50cm+, light alloy shaft and steel pick are recommended. - Black Diamond Raven Pro (lightweight glacier & snow axe) - Petzl Glacier Ice Axe (lightweight glacier & snow axe) Ice Axe Tip & Spike Protector (important for Zodiac loading) - Black Diamond Pick and Spike Protectors - Petzl Pick & Spike Protectors Light Ski Mountaineering Harness - Black Diamond Couloir Harness (minimal ski harness) - Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness (very basic alpine harness) Screw-gate Locking Carabiner - 1x (pear-shaped is preferred). - Black Diamond Nitron Screw Gate Locking Carabiner - Petzl Spirit 3D Screw Gate Locking Carabiner Standard Carabiner – 1x (non locking) - Black Diamond Hotwire Carabiner (good all around carabiner) - Black Diamond Neutrino Carabiner (small, superlight) Ski Pack (25 to 35 liter with a strap system to carry skis. -
Tacoma Intermediate Snow Skills Curriculum 2019
Tacoma Intermediate Snow Skills Curriculum 2019 Purpose: Build competent basic glacier rope leaders ● Ensure Intermediate student understanding and knowledge of basic skills/topics so they may adequately teach basic students ● Build on student knowledge of basic skills: ○ Critical thinking through the steps of crevasse rescue and the haul systems ○ Snow anchors ○ Snow belays ● Discuss circumstances and decision making on a glacier climb ● Start introducing 2 person team travel ● Building the community - Have a good time and give the students a chance to get to know each other. Required Reading: Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 9th Edition, Chapter 3 - Camping, Food, and Water Chapter 16 - Snow Travel and Climbing Chapter 17 - Avalanche Safety Chapter 18 - Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Chapter 27 - The Cycle of Snow Snow Anchors for Belaying and Rescue. D. Bogie, A. Fortini. Backing up an Anchor for Crevasse Rescue. L. Goldie. Self Arrest with Crampons. J. Martin. Drop Loop Crevasse Rescue by Gregg Gagliardi Crevasse rescue videos by AMGA instructor Jeff Ward: ● How to Rope Up for Glacier Travel ● How to Transfer a Fallen Climber's Weight to a Snow Anchor for Crevasse Rescue ● How to Back Up a Snow Anchor for Crevasse Rescue ● How to Rappel Into and Ascend Out of a Crevasse ● How to Prepare a Crevasse Lip for Rescue ● How to Haul a Climber Out of a Crevasse Recommended Reading: Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 2nd edition. Bruce Tremper, ISBN 1594850844 Snow Sense. J.Fredston and D.Fester, ISBN 0964399407 Snow Travel: Skills for Climbing, Hiking, and Moving Over Snow. M. Zawaski. General design principles 1. -
Final Report Fhwa-Wy-09/05F Snow Supporting
FINAL REPORT FHWA-WY-09/05F State of Wyoming U.S. Department of Transportation Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration SNOW SUPPORTING STRUCTURES FOR AVALANCHE HAZARD REDUCTION, 151 AVALANCHE, HIGHWAY US 89/191, JACKSON, WYOMING By: InterAlpine Associates 83 El Camino Tesoros Sedona, Arizona 86336 April 2009 Notice This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the use of the information contained in this document. The contents of this report reflect the views of the author(s) who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the Wyoming Department of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The United States Government and the State of Wyoming do not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturers’ names appear in this report only because they are considered essential to the objectives of the document. Quality Assurance Statement The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides high-quality information to serve Government, industry, and the public in a manner that promotes public understanding. Standards and policies are used to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of its information. FHWA periodically reviews quality issues and adjusts its programs and processes to ensure continuous quality improvement. Technical Report Documentation Page Report No. Government Accession No. Recipients Catalog No. FHWA-WY-09/05F Report Date Title and Subtitle April 2009 Snow Supporting Structures for Avalanche Hazard Reduction, 151 Avalanche, US 89/191, Jackson, Wyoming Performing Organization Code Author(s): Rand Decker; Joshua Hewes; Scotts Merry; Perry Wood Performing Organization Report No. -
Five-Day Glacier II Seminar
Shasta Mountain Guides Glacier Seminar II Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Hotlum Glacier Mount Shasta Below is a detailed itinerary for the 5-day Glacier II Seminar. Please see our frequently asked questions page, or contact the office for more details about your climb. Also, please keep in mind that the projected itinerary may vary due to weather and trail conditions. The scheduled route is the Hotlum Glacier accessed from the Brewer Creek Trailhead. Day 1 Meet and Course Start: 9:00 am Meet guides and group at the SMG Shop 230 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Please be punctual to allow enough time for gear rentals, packing, and a group briefing with your guides. Your guides will do a thorough gear check and pass out group gear before packing your backpacks. 10:00-11:30am Drive to the Brewer Creek trail head (7200’) for a group briefing and start the approach to base camp (10,200’). The drive is approximately 1 hour on dirt roads; we do not provide transportation but encourage carpooling. 11:30-4:30pm Hike to base camp. Depending on weather and trail conditions, this approach to base camp may take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours, it is mostly cross country hiking on dry rugged terrain Distance hiking: 3 miles, 3,000’ elevation gain 4:30pm-8:00pm At base camp the group will set up camp, enjoy dinner prepared by your guides, and pack for the following day of skills instruction. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers, and possibly some appropriate skill sessions. -
For the Reh~ of the Day
for the reh~ of the day. Setting o~tt at three A.M. on May 30, they evacuated Camp II and dcsccndcd to Camp I at seven A.M. and to Base Camp at ~cn A.M. Camp I was evacuated on May 3 I and Base Camp on June I WC got 10 La&en on J~tnc 2. We ~tsetl no fixed ropes. WC had 1‘0~11.8tnm ropes only (two for cad1 party) and so the ascent was semi-alpine-style. Our route was the same as that of the previous parIies. S’i/t/o/c/~l/ Attrnrpt. Our expedition wa\ composed of Sen Hiraiami, Atau\hi Koyama. Ryouke Wakuuwa and I as lea&r. On May 8. we reached only 3X00 meter\ aticl had to turn bath beca~i~ of bad weather and a tight schedule. We established Baw Camp at Yabuk at 3978 meter< on May 3. Advance Base at 4570 meters on May 5 and after closing the Zctnu Glacter. Camp I at 4600 meter\ on the Siniolchu Glacier on May 7. This wa\ really a reconnaissance for 1995. M,zG\~o NOV. M.D., 7i,lroX~r U/tr~~/.\it\, SC/too/ c~fMdic,ir7c, h/m Ktrhu, Sr~tl7. An Indian Army expedition led by Colonel H.S. Chaukan, former head of the Hitnalaynn Mountaineering Institute in Manali claitns to have climbed Kabru South (7.3 17 meters, 24.096 feet) for the first time. It is reported that I.3 mcmbcrs reached the top led by Captain S.P. -
Fall Into Crevasse - Traveling Unroped on a Glacier Alaska, St
AAC Publications Fall Into Crevasse - Traveling Unroped on a Glacier Alaska, St. Elias Range, Middle Peak At the end of March, I (Colin Haley, 28) left for a climbing trip in Alaska’s St. Elias Range with Portlanders John Frieh and Daniel Harro. We were flown into the range by Paul Claus midday on April 1. We spent a few hours setting up our base camp and then went for a short ski up-glacier to scope our objective. About 20 minutes out of camp, I suddenly broke through a totally hidden crevasse and fell approximately 15 meters, ricocheting off the walls of the crevasse. We had left for our leisurely ski with essentially no equipment, so Daniel immediately skied back to camp to fetch a rope, crampons, ice tools, and harnesses. I was able to climb out of the crevasse with a top-rope (and even managed to rescue my skis and poles). Fortunately, I escaped any truly serious injuries. Unfortunately, however, I had a fractured cheekbone and my trip was over. We skied back to camp and the next morning I flew off the glacier, for a total of about 16 hours in the St. Elias Range. John and Daniel graciously offered to fly out and help get me home, but I was confident I’d be alright, so I told them to stay and go climbing. This accident has undoubtedly made me more wary of glacier travel, even though it’s something I’ve been doing very regularly for over 15 years. I’m sure I will continue to do some occasional solo travel on glaciers, but I absolutely view solo glacier travel much more seriously now. -
Winter Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Day 3 – Ski Mountainee
Day 1 – Winter Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel ● Lesson 1: Introduction to Glacier Kit ● Lesson 2: Equalized anchor, knots and rappelling ● Lesson 3: Ascending the rope – prussic, ratchet, reverse ● Lesson 4: Situational awareness, review hazards ● Lesson 5: Glacier travel rope handling & crevasse rescue ● Lesson 6: Dividing the rope ● Lesson 7: The prussik ● Lesson 8: Arresting the fall, holding the victim and anchor building ● Lesson 9: Backing up anchor and approaching the lip ● Lesson 10: Canadian drop loop system demo ● Lesson 11: Incorporating a ratchet ● Lesson 12: First raise method, z-pulley raising system, adding advantage. ● Lesson 13: Reversing the raise & lowering ● Lesson 14: Crevasse Rescue Scenario ● Lesson 15: Problem-solving specific scenario Day 2 – Winter Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel ● Lesson 16: Rope up point strategy (map & altimeter) & white out plan ● Lesson 17: Glacier formation, physiology, terminology and travel including rope handling and taking coils ● Lesson 18: Safe glacier travel route finding & track setting – crevasse avoidance, serac hazard mitigation, dealing with avalanche terrain, crevasse bridge integrity and evaluation ● Lesson 19: Traveling in echelon & belaying across crevasse bridges ● Lesson 20: Downhill glacier skiing safety strategy Day 3 – Ski Mountaineering Skills Day ● Lesson 1: “Snow and ice school” – introduction to ski mountaineering equipment, ski crampons and boot crampons, ice axe. ● Lesson 2: Ascending/descending and moving in steeper firmer/crusted/icy slopes. ● Lesson 3: Belaying and rappelling, anchors. ● Lesson 4: Roped vs. unroped terrain – belaying, rope management, short roping, boot packing, stowing the skis on the pack, ridge walking. Day 4 – Ski Mountaineering Skills Day ● Lesson 5: Ski mountaineering objective: situational awareness, route finding and track setting in Class 3 (complex) terrain. -
Breasts on the West Buttress Climbing the Great One for a Great Cause
Breasts on the West Buttress Climbing the Great One for a great cause Nancy Calhoun, Sheldon Kerr, Libby Bushell A Ritt Kellogg Memorial Fund Proposal Calhoun, Kerr, Bushell; BOTWB 24 Table of Contents Mission Statement and Goals 3 Libby’s Application, med. form, agreement 4-8 Libby’s Resume 9-10 Nancy’s Application, med. form, agreement 11-15 Nancy’s Resume 16-17 Sheldon’s Application, med. form, agreement 18-23 Sheldon’s Resume 24-25 Ritt Kellogg Fund Agreement 26 WFR Card copies 27 Travel Itinerary 28 Climbing Itinerary 29-34 Risk Management 35-36 Minimum Impact techniques 37 Gear List 38-40 First Aid Contents 41 Food List 42-43 Maps 44 Final Budget 45 Appendix 46-47 Calhoun, Kerr, Bushell; BOTWB 24 Breasts on the West Buttress: Mission Statement It may have started with the simple desire to climb North America’s tallest peak, but with a craving to save the world a more pressing concern on the minds of three Colorado College women (a Vermonter, an NC southern gal, and a life-long Alaskan), we realized that climbing Denali could and should be only a mere stepping stone to the much greater task at hand. Thus, we’ve teamed up with the American Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization that is doing their part to save our world, one breast at a time, in order to do our part, in hopes of becoming role models and encouraging the rest of the world to do their part too. So here’s our plan: We are going to climb Denali (Mount McKinley) via the West Buttress route in June of 2006. -
Release of Liability and Idemnity Form
River Rock Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Last Name First Name Middle Name Date of Birth Address City State Zip Code Cell Phone Home Phone Work Phone Email Address May we email you about events or special deals? □ Yes □ No Emergency Contact Name Emergency Contact Phone The undersigned individual desires to use the River Rock Climbing, LLC (“RRC”) rock climbing gym (the “Facility”). Use of the Facility may include, without limitation, formal or informal instruction by RRC staff, participation in clinics, classes, courses, camps, programs, competitions and/or any other activities occurring in the Facility and/or sponsored, organized, managed, operated or run by RRC. In consideration of RRC permitting me to use the Facility, I hereby execute this Release of Liability, Indemnification and Assumption of Risks (the“Release”). I acknowledge that using the Facility involves certain inherent risks, including, but not limited to, Sprains, strains, broken bones and other musculoskeletal injuries; Cuts, burns and abrasions; Head trauma; Broken necks; Death; and Other forms of serious personal and property injury or damage. The accidents can occur as a result of accidents, equipment failures, personal inattention of myself or others (including staff), the neglect of myself or others (including staff) or other causes. I hereby assume all such risks, as well as any other risks involved in using the Facility, at any time, whether or not under the supervision of RRC staff. I hereby release, discharge and covenant not to sue RRC, its -
NZ Winter Equipment Notes 2017-18
NEW ZEALAND WINTER EQUIPMENT NOTES Due to the nature of the mountain environment, equipment and clothing must be suitable for its intended purpose. It must be light, remain effective when wet or iced, and dry easily. These notes will help you make informed choices, which will save you time and money. Bring along the mandatory clothing, wet weather gear and any equipment you already own that is on the equipment checklist. This gives you an opportunity to practice with your gear and equipment so that you become efficient at using it out in the field. Adventure Consultants is able to offer clients good prices on a range of clothing and equipment. Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance with making a purchase or advice on specific products. Body Wear There are numerous fabrics which are both water-resistant and breathable, such as Gore-Tex, Event, Polartec Neoshell, Pertex Shield and Entrant etc. These fabrics are expensive but can last for years if well looked after. Shell clothing should be seam sealed during the manufacturing process (tape sealed on the seams) or it will leak through the stitching. It also should be easy to move in and easy to put on and take off when wearing gloves or mitts. Shell clothing made of PVC or similar totally waterproof non-breathable material is not suitable, as moisture cannot escape when you are exerting energy, which results in getting wet from the inside out! Therefore, fabric breathability is very important when you are active in the mountains. Marmot Spire Shell Jacket The North Face Point Five NG Shell Pant Rab Photon X Hoody Waterproof Shell Jacket This can be made from Gore-Tex or a similar waterproof breathable material.