brandonmc Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 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??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonmc Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Other topics could be covered as well if intrested, ie roped travel, self arrest/group arrest, avalanche awarness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtn.climber Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'd be down with that. Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganDonor Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 In, pm sent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Canfield Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Im interested, thatd be awesome. keep me posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokIzGud Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 ME ME ME! Keep us posted. Id be down for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketparrotlet Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinter Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Zorrozua Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I would be in. Just keep us posted on a date when you figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonmc Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Seems to be some good intrest. Pm me your phone numbers so we can chat everyone. Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMcJizzy Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt. dew Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'm interested in as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokIzGud Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 We could also turn this into a winter mountaineering seminar type thing... Maybe? Im really interested. Iv got some days off mid-feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john rattie Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Miller Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Lewis Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokIzGud Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Does anyone know if this is still going down? If it is to unsafe we could organize another type of training of some sort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinter Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Lewis Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketparrotlet Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 If anyone would like to practice z-pulley at a local park, I would be in. Escaping the belay as well. -Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Lewis Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketparrotlet Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonmc Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchuck71 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 My condolences Brandon. Best wishes to you and your wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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