Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course

BC Field Trip: Crevasse Rescue - Paradise Area

Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Crevasse Rescue

Contacts

Julie Dasso

Primary Leader

Sat, May 31, 2025 — Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Committee: Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing
Activity Type: Climbing
Climbing Category: Basic Alpine
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 6.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
High Point Elevation: 7,300 ft
Pace: 2

Availability: 24 (28 capacity)
Instructor Availability: FULL, 3 on waitlist (12 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Paradise Lower Parking Lot

The field trip leader will verify finalized meeting times for instructors and students when we get closer to the event. This field trip usually gets started very early.

Leader's notes

Skills covered:

Z-pulley setup and operation
Direct haul
2:1 drop loop

This field trip also acts a a backup should Snow Weekend get rescheduled. Other skills could be added to this field trip depending on need and may be an overnight trip.

Route/Place

Paradise

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
See full route/place details.