6:30 pm at St. Pauls Church 4215 Grinnell Ave, Boulder 80305
Kent Crites, snow@cmcboulder.org
Lecture: Thurs, 4/9 6:30-8:00PM St. Pauls Church, 4215 Grinnell Ave, Boulder, 80305Field trip: Sat, 4/11 all day St. Mary's Glacier
Basic snow travel techniques, useful for Colorado peaks in late spring / early summer. Learn about safe ascent and descent of moderate snow slopes using an ice axe, self-arrest and self-belay techniques, and other considerations for snow travel. Helmet and ice axe required. Prerequisites: Wilderness Hiking and Survival Essentials or equivalent experience and self-sufficiency in snowy conditions - the ability to learn in a snowy environment including clothing, water and eating.