Badge
Denali Expedition Planning Seminar
Description of skills
The holder of this badge has successfully completed our Denali Expedition Planning Seminar and/or has demonstrated proficiency in these skills:
- Equipment for climbing in the arctic
- Planning and logistics (including food and travel)
- Preventing and dealing with altitude illness
- Effective team dynamics
- Route planning
- Sled rigging and climbing with a sled
- Fixed line ascent & descent
- Crevasse rescue with a sled
what does this badge allow me to do?
Gain the information and skill to plan and execute an expedition to climb Denali and similar peaks that involve travel in the arctic and climbing at high altitudes.
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
courses
Complete our Denali Expedition Planning Seminar.
equivalency
The Denali Expedition Planning Seminar Badge may be granted to members who have applicable experience and can demonstrate proficiency in the relevant skills. To connect with an equivalency coordinator at your branch, contact info@mountaineers.org.