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The BCEP snow day field session is held in the gullies near Timberline Lodge. This day affords you the opportunity to practice snow skills such as movement on crampons, rope team travel, ice axe techniques, moving in balance, self-arrest, self-belay, as well as to observe snow anchors.
Activity Notes
Timberline Snow Session Prospectus.
Carpool spreadsheet (shared with the Palmer Snowfield hike the day before).
Gear notes:
- BCEP rock climbing gear
- Snow climbing gear: Ice axe, Crampons, Mountaineering boots, Gaiters, Ski pants, rain pants, contractors bags, or other things to glissade on.
- Warm clothes to spend a day out on the snow.
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| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |