BCEP 2020: Lecture 2

Activity Notes

This is the second BCEP Lecture:

MODULE 6—INTRODUCTION TO SNOW CLIMBING

Be able to identify the features of a glacier. 362-363, 391

Identify the types of snow protection (picket, etc.). p.355-357

Move on a fixed line on snow. p.353-355

Move in a team and pass through protection on a running belay. p.353-355

Connect to the end or middle of a rope team and set up for glacier travel p.397-399

Travel as an efficient rope team member. MAZ + p.130, 399

Perform team arrest. p.353-354

Use prusik to belay rope team members in and out. MAZ

Identify the parts of an ice axe and proper grips parts. p.331-332, 340-348

Demonstrate proper self–belay and self–arrest techniques. p.349-353

Demonstrate proper technique in kicking/improving steps. p.343

Use the rest step. p.131, 343

Demonstrate basic foot/crampon techniques. p.340-342

Correctly attach crampons to boots. p.335-336

Use plunge steps to descend. p.346

Walk in balance, including changing directions while traversing, both with and without a rope. p.132, 342-347

Demonstrate a controlled sitting glissade. p.347-348

Demonstrate the seated hip, boot ice axe and carabiner ice axe belays in snow. p.357-360

Prusik up a rope for self-rescue. p.410-411