Lesson 1Navigation and Talk Gear: Map/Compass/GPS Basics for Alpine Paths, Height Meter Use, VHF/PLB/Satellite Talker Choices and Battery PlansLooks at navigation and talk tools for alpine paths, including map, compass, GPS, and height meter use, plus VHF, PLB, and satellite talkers, with focus on extras, batteries, and cold weather power handling.
Map and compass for alpine pathsGPS use, paths, and pointsHeight meter set and checksVHF, PLB, and satellite talkersBattery plan in coldLesson 2Clothes and Layer Systems for High Alpine Ice: Base Layers, Mid Layers, Warm Shells, and Hand Work vs Warmth TradesDetails clothes systems for cold alpine ice, including wet-managing base layers, active mid layers, shell choices, and hand systems that balance hand work and warmth while stopping sweat build and fast heat loss.
Wet-managing base layersActive warm and mid layersShell coats and soft pantsGlove systems and hand work tradesHandling sweat, wind, and rest stopsLesson 3Emergency and First Help Kit Items: Hurt vs Wild First Help Things, Supports, Blister Care, Cold Sickness Treatment Items, Leave PackingSets a small emergency kit for alpine ice, splitting hurt care from wild problems, with supports, blister care, cold sickness tools, and light packing that helps made-up leaves in steep land.
Hurt supplies for blood stopSupports and hold still choicesBlister stop and treatmentCold sickness spot and answerLeave packing and carriesLesson 4Footwear, Ice Spikes, and Leg Covers: Boot Hardness, Ice Spike Models (Step-In vs Mixed), Anti-Stick Fixes and Fit StepsLooks at boots, ice spikes, and leg covers for alpine ice, stressing boot hardness, ice spike tie styles and fit, anti-stick fixes, and step-by-step fit steps that stop hot spots and chance ice spike loss.
Boot hardness and warm levelsStep-in vs mixed ice spike tiesFront point shapes for WI3–WI4 iceAnti-stick plates and keep upIce spike fit checks and changesLesson 5Ropes and Stop Devices: Single vs Half/Dual Ropes for Alpine Land, Dry Treatments, Length Picks, and Rub Devices for Down and Back JumpLooks at rope picks for WI3–WI4 alpine routes, comparing single and half ropes, dry treatments, and best lengths, along with stop and back jump devices fit for thin, icy ropes and good multi-pitch changes.
Single vs half and pair rope systemsDry covers and water takeRope thick, length, and handleStop devices for thin icy ropesDown, back jumping, and backupsLesson 6Packing and Weight Handling: Grouping Items by Job, Less Show While Keeping Extra, and Before Trip Gear ChecksFocuses on packing ways that balance safety and good work, grouping items by job, less show time at stops, keeping need extra, and using before-trip gear checks to catch key misses.
Grouping gear by job and partBalancing extra and smallPack set for fast getShared team gear and load shareBefore-trip and before-climb gear checksLesson 7Ice Tools and Tool Pick: Straight vs Mixed Tools, No-Leash/Leash Talk, Pick Types, and Backup Tool ThoughtsLooks at picking ice tools for WI3–WI4 routes, comparing straight and mixed designs, no-leash vs leashed sets, pick shapes and metal hard, and carrying backups or fix kits for far alpine goals.
Straight vs mixed tool shapeNo-leash vs leashed setsPick shapes, teeth, and metalGrip rests and handle fitSpare tools, picks, and hard partsLesson 8Harness, Head Guard, Personal Safety Items: Harness Fit, Leg Loops, Change vs No-Change, Head Guard Fit and Change RulesCovers picking and fitting harnesses and head guards for long ice days, including size, change, fit with winter layers, check routines, and change times to keep comfort and hit guard.
Harness size over winter layersLeg loop styles and changeGear loop set for ice racksHead guard fit, cover, and comfortCheck and stop use rulesLesson 9Protection Hard Parts: Ice Screw Types, Lengths, and Materials; V-Thread/Abalakov Rope Choices; Alpine vs Sport Ice HoldsCovers ice protection hard parts for WI3–WI4, including screw types, lengths, and materials, v-thread rope and tools, and building sure alpine holds that differ from thick sport ice protection ways.
Metal vs light metal ice screw choicesScrew lengths and rack makeSharpen, caps, and storeV-thread tools and rope pickAlpine hold ways vs sport
