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发表于 2017-11-13 07:19:55
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NEXT TRIP (#25 ): NOV 14, 2017
THIS IS WINTER ALPINE EDITION!
Travelling with alpine backpack (will be scaled digitally, min 40lb, for shorter individuals 30Lb )
Objectives
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Taking advantage of the current inclement weather:
a) Review Alpine Walk technique (https://www.crossna.org/forum.php?mod=redirect&ptid=28549)
b) Practice and test clothing layer system (should arrive to the chalet 100% warm and dry)
c) Practice making emergency snow shelter (tarp), as per "Freedom of The Hills"
d) Avalanche beacon search practice, as per "Freedom of The Hills"
Gear
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Microspikes, full crampons, snowshoes.
Tarp, with guylines and snow anchors.
Bivy sack (or SOL or large plastic garbage bag).
Emergency foam mat.
Snow-shovel, snow saw, headlamp.
Avalanche beacon with plastic bag for burial.
Two-way radio (if you have).
Full face protection: buff, ski goggles, balaclava, face mask (if you have), toque, thick warm hat.
Full hands protection: liners, mitts, shells, hand warmers.
Full feet protection: alpine boots, gaiters, toe warmers.
Waterproof windproof Gore-Tex jacket and pants.
1L thermos with hot drink.
Meetup
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Taxi stand at Melville Street, outside of Burrard Skytrain Station
GPS N49.285607 W123.120713
map https://goo.gl/maps/Ve95C
Time: 15:15 p.m. (sharp)
:arrow: How To Register for this trip
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1) must have hiked with the organizer in the past
2) must have your emergency contacts on file ( http://goo.gl/BWqMl ) AND be confirmed ( check your email )
3) reply to this post personally (do not sign other people except yourself ) - confirm that you will bring that heavy pack and all the equipment required.
NOTE: Club members who have reputation of registering and then cancelling club trips last minute (regardless of the reason), are kindly advised to sign up as late as possible, or will have their approval delayed until late (provided there are still spots left), giving other club members chance to participate.
:arrow: If you are confirmed for the carpool from Burrard, your name must be on the list: http://goo.gl/U9AYji |
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