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Glacier Seminar
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$120/person* |
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Some wilderness travelers may find that despite a good deal of prior backpacking experience, certain challenges such as river and glacier crossings can be a bit intimidating. If you are interested in a route that includes such crossings but prefer to travel as an unguided group, our glacier seminar can give you just the experience and confidence you need to head out on your own.
An experienced guide will take you out on to the Root Glacier for a hike on the ice that will be not only educational but a lot of fun.
Topics to be covered include:
| Glacier Travel |
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 Proper fitting of crampons |
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Walking on crampons |
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Entering and exiting a glacier safely |
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Evaluating a glacier on a map |
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Dealing with crevasses |
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Melt streams and mulans |
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Encountering snow on the ice |
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| Stream Crossings |
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Selecting a crossing site |
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Evaluating a stream |
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Crossing as a team |
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Solo crossings |
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Footwear options |
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If you go for a swim... |
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Your guide will also discuss and demonstrate safe methods for making stream and river crossings. Gaining the confidence and experience to meet the challenges of glacier and river crossings will allow greater freedom in selecting a backcountry route.
* Lunch provided
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