Thanks for Signing Up!
We look forward to getting out with you soon. In the meanwhile we have a bit of homework for you to ensure when your course comes all our ducks are in a row, we both have a clear expectation of the course and we won't waste any time getting you out.
To the right is a checklist of homework items which are found below. At anytime please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
The Altus Crew
Pre-Course Checklist
- Review the Goals of the Course
- Fill out the Participants' Info (each participant)
- Read and Sign our Participants' Waiver (each participant)
- Check out The Gear List
- Review Prerequisites and Info Videos
- Additional Course Reading + Downloads
- Make note of the Meeting Time and Location
- The Details (Cancellation Policy and what's included & not included)
Step 1
Course Goals
Understanding Required Gear
• Required knots and tools
• Snow and body anchors
• Self arrest
• Drop loop haul with 3:1, 6:1
• Direct haul 3:1, 6:1
• Rope ascension
• Rappelling
• Roping up on glacier
• Glacier assessment and understanding
• General alpine mountain hazards
Step 2
Step 2
Step 3
Gear list
Equipment
• Harness
• Helmet
• 30-litre backpack or large enough to carry personal and some group gear
• Rope - Best to bring the rope you will be using for ski touring
Hardware - FOR DAY 2
• Mountain boots
• Ice axe
• Crampons
• 30 litre backpack (something large enough to fit extra clothing, skins (6in x 2 x 3),
food, water and any personal items)
Crevasse rescue kit
• 1 x 1.5m 6mm cord,
• 2 x 5m 6mm cord,
• 2 x Double shoulder length sling (120cm),
• 4 locking carabiners,
• 2 non-locking carabiner,
• Belay device,
• Pulley (optional)
• Minitraction or another capture device (optional)
Clothing
• Waterproof/breathable jacket and pants
• Lightweight breathable jacket and pants
• Insulated jacket
• Lightweight gloves for climbing/skinning
• Warm gloves x 2
• Warm hats
• Balaclava or another type of neck warmer
• Base layers
Miscellaneous
• Sunglasses
• Goggles
• Sun screen
• Sun hat
• Personal first aid, medication
• Camera
* You will be having lunch outside so please remember to pack accordingly.
Recommend packing a little more food than normal and roughly 1.5 - 2L of water or
tea.
Step 4
Pre-Requisites + info videos
• Previous mountaineering experience.
• Understanding of basic knots
• Ability to hike up hill 4+ hours
Step 5
Read and sign participant waiver
Hit the link below and be transported to another tab, where you will find our waiver. Once you are finished come on back to this page for the remaining riveting steps
WAIVER LINK
https://home/altusmou/public_html.smartwaiver.com/w/58d9576ad52e8/web/
Step 5
Meeting place and Time
Location: Squamish Adventure Centre (inside in the cafe area)
Time: 8:00am
38551 Loggers Ln, Squamish, BC V8B 0H2
Step 6
The details
Still Have Questions or Concerns?
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns or requests on how we can make this the best trip ever!
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