Lesson 1Navigation an Communication Gear: Map/Compass/GPS Principles fi Alpine Approaches, Altimeter Use, VHF/PLB/Satellite Messenger Options an Battery PlanninReviews navigation an communication tools fi alpine approaches, includin map, compass, GPS, an altimeter use, plus VHF, PLB, an satellite messengers, wid emphasis pon redundancy, batteries, an cold-weather power management, stayin connected.
Map an compass fi alpine approachesGPS use, tracks, an waypointsAltimeter calibration an checksVHF, PLB, an satellite messengersBattery strategy in cold conditionsLesson 2Clothing an Layerin Systems fi High-Alpine Ice: Base Layers, Mid Layers, Insulatin Shells, an Dexterity vs Warmth TradeoffsDetails clothing systems fi cold alpine ice, includin moisture-managin base layers, active mid layers, shell options, an hand systems dat balance dexterity an warmth while preventin sweat buildup an rapid heat loss, keepin yuh comfy.
Moisture-managin base layersActive insulation an mid layersShell jackets an softshell pantsGlove systems an dexterity tradeoffsManagin sweat, wind, an rest stopsLesson 3Emergency an First-Aid Kit Contents: Trauma vs Wilderness First Aid Items, Splints, Blister Care, Hypothermia Treatment Items, Evacuation PackaginDefines a compact emergency kit fi alpine ice, separatin trauma care from wilderness problems, wid splints, blister care, hypothermia tools, an lightweight packagin dat supports improvised evacuations in steep terrain, ready fi anyting.
Trauma supplies fi bleedin controlSplints an immobilization optionsBlister prevention an treatmentHypothermia recognition an responseEvacuation packagin an littersLesson 4Footwear, Crampons, an Gaiters: Boot Stiffness, Crampon Models (Step-in vs Hybrid), Anti-Ballin Solutions an Fit ProtocolAnalyzes boots, crampons, an gaiters fi alpine ice, emphasizin boot stiffness, crampon bindin styles an fit, anti-ballin solutions, an a stepwise fittin protocol dat prevents hot spots an accidental crampon loss, steppin sure.
Boot stiffness an insulation levelsStep-in vs hybrid crampon bindingsFrontpoint shapes fi WI3–WI4 iceAnti-ballin plates an maintenanceCrampon fit checks an adjustmentsLesson 5Ropes an Belay Devices: Single vs Half/Dual Ropes fi Alpine Terrain, Dry Treatments, Length Choices, an Friction Devices fi Lowerin an RappelExamines rope choices fi WI3–WI4 alpine routes, comparin single an half ropes, dry treatments, an optimal lengths, along wid belay an rappel devices suited to skinny, icy ropes an efficient multipitch transitions, tyin it tight.
Single vs half an twin rope systemsDry coatings an water absorptionRope diameter, length, an handlinBelay devices fi thin icy ropesLowerin, rappellin, an backupsLesson 6Packin an Weight Management: Groupin Items by Function, Minimizin Exposure While Preservin Redundancy, an Pre-Trip Gear ChecksFocuses pon packin strategies dat balance safety an efficiency, groupin items by function, minimizin exposure time at belays, preservin essential redundancy, an usin pre-trip gear checks fi catch critical omissions, pack smart.
Groupin gear by function an phaseBalancin redundancy an minimalismPack layout fi fast accessShared team gear an load splittinPre-trip an pre-climb gear checksLesson 7Ice Tools an Tool Selection: Vertical vs Mixed Tools, Leash/No-Leash Debate, Pick Types, an Backup Tool ConsiderationsExplores choosin ice tools fi WI3–WI4 routes, comparin vertical an mixed designs, leashless versus leashed setups, pick shapes an steel hardness, an carryin backups or repair kits fi remote alpine objectives, tool up right.
Vertical vs mixed tool geometryLeashless vs leashed configurationsPick profiles, teeth, an steelGrip rests an pommel ergonomicsSpare tools, picks, an hardwareLesson 8Harness, Helmet, Personal Safety Items: Harness Fit, Leg Loops, Adjustable vs Non-Adjustable, Helmet Fit an Replacement CriteriaCovers selectin an fittin harnesses an helmets fi long ice days, includin sizin, adjustment, compatibility wid winter layers, inspection routines, an replacement timelines fi maintain comfort an impact protection, safe an snug.
Harness sizin over winter layersLeg loop styles an adjustmentGear loop layout fi ice racksHelmet fit, coverage, an comfortInspection an retirement criteriaLesson 9Protection Hardware: Ice Screw Types, Lengths, an Materials; V-Thread/Abalakov Cordage Choices; Alpine vs Sport Ice AnchorsCovers ice protection hardware fi WI3–WI4, includin screw types, lengths, an materials, v-thread cordage an tools, an buildin secure alpine anchors dat differ from dense sport ice protection strategies, anchor solid.
Steel vs aluminum ice screw optionsScrew lengths an rack compositionSharpenin, caps, an storageV-thread tools an cord selectionAlpine anchor strategies vs sport
