Crevasse rescue??

[brandonmc]

Curious as to who all would be interested in a self put on cravasse rescue, fixed line assention, rope and knots class class on the Nisqually Glacier, or somewhere on baker or elsewhere in mid-late feburary on a weekend. All to often these skills get used and forgotten, or all together never used and never practiced. It could be a good way to learn some new stuff, practice old techniuques and possible teach others who don;t know and want to learn. Never know it could be fun to meet people you don't know and information attained could end up saving your butt someday.

If there was enugh intrest i would be able to organize it. Just food for thought. Its about time we started helping eachother out. And hell ya never know it might be fun! Who is interested???

 

[brandonmc]

Other topics could be covered as well if intrested, ie roped travel, self arrest/group arrest, avalanche awarness...

[mtn.climber]

I'd be down with that. Good idea.

[OrganDonor]

In, pm sent..

[Ryan Canfield]

Im interested, thatd be awesome. keep me posted

[RokIzGud]

ME ME ME! Keep us posted. Id be down for sure.

[rocketparrotlet]

Sounds cool! I might be busy, but if I'm not, that would be awesome.

 

I could use some crevasse rescue and ETO practice. I live in Everett. If anyone local wants to meet up after work to practice skills, let me know. I want to be as safe as possible.

 

-Mark

[grinter]

This would be fun, had crevasse training on the Nisqually with Spokane Mountaineers last June and had a blast, but like you say you kind of forget all the details if you don't use it, let me know if this gets going

[Zachary Zorrozua]

I would be in. Just keep us posted on a date when you figure it out.

[brandonmc]

Seems to be some good intrest. Pm me your phone numbers so we can chat everyone.

Brandon

[MarkMcJizzy]

in mid-late feburary

 

Been around a little bit, and I'm just saying, winter really doesn't work too good for crevasse rescue practice. You'll be wallowing around on snowshoes, the crevasses will be covered, or have large overhangs of soft snow. Getting good anchors is more difficult than in spring or summer.

 

Generally, it may be wiser to wait for the snow pack to undergo some degree of transformation to firn

[mt. dew]

I'm interested in as well.

[RokIzGud]

We could also turn this into a winter mountaineering seminar type thing... Maybe? Im really interested. Iv got some days off mid-feb.

[john rattie]

I would be intreated in this as well Iam in the area till the 16th of march staying at the best western in hood river. brought lead ice gear...

[Dan_Miller]

I strongly second Mr. McJizzy's experienced opinion above.

Doubtless, you could do it mid-winter; but by no means would it be the optimal time for crevasse rescue practice. Let it be said that he pretty much knows what he's speaking about.

 

Hate to be in the spoilsport category on this proposal.

My Esperience, I've been alpine climbing almost forty years, if that means anything.

[Josh Lewis]

I am interested! I could provide one glacier rope, also I have a snow picket, and have some spare perlon if anyone needs to use some for this trip. I have never acually been inside a crevasse and have wanted to, I very much would love to get the experience in, one question remains for me, are there crevasses at that time of year? If so I am completely game for this idea!

[RokIzGud]

Does anyone know if this is still going down? If it is to unsafe we could organize another type of training of some sort...

[grinter]

not sure on the status, but I have to agree with the concerns about soft snow and finding crevasses. Josh and I snowshoed up to the Muir Snowfield on monday in deep powder, and while crevasses were obvious higher up on the Nisqually, I'm not sure they're the type you want to be trying to practice rescue techniques in. It might be interesting to try to apply skills in the difficult winter conditions, but I don't think dealing with really soft lips is something you want to do on your first attempt at setting up a z-pulley

[Josh Lewis]

Agreed! My thoughts were perhaps April or May might be a better month. There were some lower crevasses but I did not like the look of the powder around them, at the very least you would get covered in powder as you go in.

[rocketparrotlet]

If anyone would like to practice z-pulley at a local park, I would be in. Escaping the belay as well.

 

-Mark

[Josh Lewis]

If anyone would like to practice z-pulley at a local park, I would be in. Escaping the belay as well.

 

-Mark

 

I'd be in for this one. Now how do you suppose performing the z-pulley it self? We would be able to make it, but when it comes to acually using it I'm a little stumped.

[Rad]

2 cents: you can practice belay escape, ascending lines, z-pulley/hauling systems etc indoors at a location of your choice. Being on a real glacier is cool, and there will be some elements (padding the lip) that you can't replicate in a gym or basement with rafters, but you can get most of the basics down before you go outdoors. I just did these recently but would be up for practice if you find a convenient place.

 

[rocketparrotlet]

A public park like Forest Park works for z-pulley, I've done it there before. There's plenty of room. I just need someone to practice it with.

 

-Mark

[brandonmc]

Not ignoring this, just been really busy lately. Found out 2 weeks ago that my wife has cancer and we are trying to deal with a ton of Dr. appointments. And surgical dates. Sorry for the inconvenience.\

Brandon

[Pilchuck71]

My condolences Brandon.

Best wishes to you and your wife.