Lesson 1Finding Way and Talk Gear: Map/Compass/GPS Ways for Mountain Walks, Height Meter Use, VHF/PLB/Satellite Talk Choices and Power PlanningLooks at finding way and talk tools for mountain walks, including map, compass, GPS, and height meter use, plus VHF, PLB, and satellite talkers, with focus on extra, powers, and cold power handling.
Map and compass for mountain walksGPS use, paths, and pointsHeight meter set and checksVHF, PLB, and satellite talkersPower plan in cold placesLesson 2Clothes and Layer Ways for High Mountain Ice: Base Layers, Middle Layers, Warm Covers, and Hand Work vs Heat ChoicesTells about clothes ways for cold mountain ice, including wet-managing base layers, active middle layers, cover choices, and hand ways that balance hand work and heat while stopping sweat build and fast heat loss.
Wet-managing base layersActive warm and middle layersCover jackets and soft pantsGlove ways and hand work choicesHandling 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 mountain ice, splitting hurt care from wild problems, with supports, blister care, cold sickness tools, and light packing that helps quick leaves in steep land.
Hurt supplies for blood stopSupports and hold still choicesBlister stop and careCold sickness spot and answerLeave packing and carry bedsLesson 4Foot Wear, Ice Spikes, and Leg Covers: Boot Hardness, Ice Spike Types (Step-In vs Mixed), No-Ball Ways and Fit StepsLooks at boots, ice spikes, and leg covers for mountain ice, stressing boot hardness, ice spike hold styles and fit, no-ball ways, and step-by-step fit steps that stop hot spots and lost spikes.
Boot hardness and warm levelsStep-in vs mixed ice spike holdsFront point shapes for WI3–WI4 iceNo-ball plates and careIce spike fit checks and changesLesson 5Ropes and Stop Devices: One vs Half/Dual Ropes for Mountain Land, Dry Covers, Length Choices, and Rub Devices for Down and Rope DropLooks at rope choices for WI3–WI4 mountain paths, comparing one and half ropes, dry covers, and best lengths, with stop and rope drop devices for thin, icy ropes and good multi-step changes.
One vs half and pair rope waysDry covers and water takeRope thick, length, and handleStop devices for thin icy ropesDown, rope drop, and extrasLesson 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 find big misses.
Grouping gear by job and partBalance extra and small sizePack set for fast getShared group gear and load shareBefore-trip and before-climb gear checksLesson 7Ice Tools and Tool Choice: Straight vs Mixed Tools, Rope/No-Rope Talk, Pick Types, and Extra Tool ThoughtsLooks at choosing ice tools for WI3–WI4 paths, comparing straight and mixed shapes, no-rope vs rope sets, pick shapes and metal hard, and carrying extras or fix kits for far mountain goals.
Straight vs mixed tool shapeNo-rope vs rope setsPick shapes, teeth, and metalHold rests and end handleExtra tools, picks, and hard itemsLesson 8Belt, Head Cover, Personal Safe Items: Belt Fit, Leg Loops, Change vs No-Change, Head Cover Fit and Change RulesCovers choosing and fitting belts and head covers for long ice days, including size, change, work with winter layers, check ways, and change times to keep comfort and hit safe.
Belt size over winter layersLeg loop styles and changeGear loop set for ice holdsHead cover fit, cover, and comfortCheck and stop use rulesLesson 9Safe Hard Items: Ice Screw Types, Lengths, and Materials; V-Thread/Abalakov Rope Choices; Mountain vs Play Ice HoldsCovers ice safe hard items for WI3–WI4, including screw types, lengths, and materials, V-thread rope and tools, and building strong mountain holds that differ from thick play ice safe ways.
Metal vs light metal ice screw choicesScrew lengths and hold setSharp, caps, and storeV-thread tools and rope pickMountain hold ways vs play
