Lesson 1Navigation and Talking Gear: Map/Compass/GPS Basics for Alpine Paths, Height Meter Use, VHF/PLB/Satellite Talker Choices and Battery PlansLooks at navigation and talking 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, tracks, and pointsHeight meter setting 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 Skill vs Warmth TradesDetails clothes systems for cold alpine ice, including wet-managing base layers, active mid layers, shell choices, and hand systems that balance skill and warmth while stopping sweat build and quick heat loss.
Wet-managing base layersActive warm and mid layersShell jackets and soft pantsGlove systems and skill tradesHandling sweat, wind, and rest stopsLesson 3Emergency and First Help Kit Things: Hurt vs Wild First Help Items, 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 bleeding controlSupports 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 fitting that stops hot spots and accident ice spike loss.
Boot hardness and warm levelsStep-in vs mixed ice spike tiesFront point shapes for WI3–WI4 iceAnti-stick plates and upkeepIce 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 ClimbLooks at rope picks for WI3–WI4 alpine routes, comparing single and half ropes, dry treatments, and best lengths, along with stop and back climb devices fit for thin, icy ropes and good multi-pitch changes.
Single vs half and twin rope systemsDry covers and water takeRope thick, length, and handleStop devices for thin icy ropesDown, back climbing, and backupsLesson 6Packing and Weight Handling: Grouping Things by Job, Less Show While Keeping Extra, and Before Trip Gear ChecksFocuses on packing ways that balance safety and good work, grouping things by job, less show time at stops, keeping need extra, and using before-trip gear checks to catch big misses.
Grouping gear by job and partBalancing extra and smallPack setup for quick getShared team gear and load splitBefore-trip and before-climb gear checksLesson 7Ice Tools and Tool Picking: Straight vs Mixed Tools, No-Leash/Leash Talk, Pick Types, and Backup Tool ThoughtsLooks into picking ice tools for WI3–WI4 routes, comparing straight and mixed designs, no-leash vs leashed setups, pick shapes and metal hardness, and carrying backups or fix kits for far alpine goals.
Straight vs mixed tool shapeNo-leash vs leashed setupsPick shapes, teeth, and metalGrip rests and handle fitSpare tools, picks, and partsLesson 8Harness, Head Guard, Personal Safety Things: 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 protection.
Harness size over winter layersLeg loop styles and changeGear loop setup for ice setsHead guard fit, cover, and comfortCheck and stop use rulesLesson 9Protection Parts: Ice Screw Types, Lengths, and Materials; V-Thread/Abalakov Rope Choices; Alpine vs Sport Ice HoldsCovers ice protection parts for WI3–WI4, including screw types, lengths, and materials, v-thread rope and tools, and building safe alpine holds that differ from thick sport ice protection ways.
Metal vs light metal ice screw choicesScrew lengths and set makeupSharpen, caps, and storeV-thread tools and rope pickAlpine hold ways vs sport
