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Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Agenda Where and When What Preparing Site considerations Carpool Post Class Opportunities 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Where and When Snow FT – April 27th - 28th (weekend – Baker Lodge) 5:30 AM Carpool from Everett Station Park and Ride 9:00 AM Students arrive at lodge and check-in 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Where and When 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling What Day 1 Learn how to travel on snowy terrain; Learn and apply self-belay techniques; Learn and apply kicking steps, rest step technique, and plunge steps; Learn to observe avalanche terrain and route finding; Learn and practice ice ax techniques; and Observe demos 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling What Day 2 Continue practicing ice ax arrests on steeper terrain; and Scramble up to a chosen destination Debrief 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Accomodations – Baker Lodge Dorms – mens, womens, and co-ed Bunks has a mat You need to bring: summer sleeping bag (rated for 40 degrees) pillow comfy shoes, wet shoes remain downstairs ear plugs toiletries (or not, but you may be judged) 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Accomodations – Baker Lodge Men and Women Restrooms with toilets Two showers Dry room – for wet clothes Boot drying rack Food storage area Cold food storage area Saturday dinner and Sunday Breakfast will be provided, please let the trip leaders know of any dietary restrictions 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Accomodations – Baker Lodge Everyone needs to check-in; Sign up for a chore (one each day); Bring inside shoes; Sunday we will need to complete our chores and pack up, putting everything in your cars 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Preparation Dress and Pack for the weather Dress for periods of exertion and pauses Bring mountaineering boots Use this as a chance to try out scramble food Bring ice ax with all sharp points taped and helmet Bring cheap rain gear and plenty of socks and gloves 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Site considerations Practice Leave No Trace and Pack It Out (blue bags required) Minimum Impact Travel Be respectful of skin tracks and pick slopes that are safe Safety Helmets will be worn once on snow Know your abilities Avoid avalanche terrain Watch for traffic on the road 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Carpool Parking is limited, only a few numbers of vehicles can fit (18) It is adjacent to an active highway Vehicles will get towed if parked off the fog lines Additional parking at Heather Meadows or 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Carpool 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Carpool 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Evening activities Enjoy the amenities the lodge has to offer: great food heated storage room awesome cozy spaces Great time to get to know your classmates and instructors Bring some games On Sunday, we will grab pizza at Chair 9 5/29/2019 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling