Camp TWO
The Experience Field Trip
All of the skills taught throughout this course will be applied during this final activity. We will carry overnight packs to our campsite and build our campsite in the snow. Once camp is setup, we will attempt a summit climb of Platinum Peak which typically involves climbing through snow and taking in the views from the summit.
Back at camp, students will have an opportunity to help build a camp kitchen in the snow and then prepare a hot meal and beverages.
In the morning, students will have an opportunity to summit another peak in the basin and mark off their first scramble towards graduation.
Additional information will be provided during the course.
Preparing For The Experience Field Trip
The Experience Field Trip should be considered as an actual, overnight scramble activity. Students should bring each of the items below and be prepared for two full days in the field.
What to bring:
50+ Liter Pack
Three or Four Season Tent (Consider sharing a tent with a teammate)
0-20 Degree Sleeping Bag
Inflatable Air Mattress
Closed Cell Pad or Equivalent
Helmet
Ice Ax
Proper Clothing/Layers
Gloves (Insulating for weather and Leather or Gardening for rope work)
Harness Kit
Boots
Snowshoes
Food
Food Storage (Bear Canister or Urksack)
Water
Hygiene Kit
Ten Essentials
Printed Map (Link Will Be Provided In Activity Leader Email)
Notes From Lecture and Pen
Group Gear (One of each per group of 3 or 4)
Shovel
Stove
Fuel (enough for your group for two days)
Water Filter
Time & Location
This activity will be held on May 18th & 19th, in the Bullion Basin area adjacent to the Crystal Mountain Ski Resort. We will begin the day at 8:00am.
The parking location is marked on the right with a red pin. Parking fees are not applicable on this date.
Northwest Forest Pass should be displayed.
Add this date to your calendar.
Ride Share - Register as a Driver or Passenger here.
Additional Information
TPCMC.pdf
Irish Overnight Instructor Script
Reference Media