Snow TWO

What Is Snow TWO?

All of the skills taught throughout this course will be applied during this final activity.

We'll plan to meet back at Whittaker's Base Camp to celebrate your completion of the course and discuss the upcoming activities and Stewardship opportunity.

Preparing For Snow ONE

Bring each of the items below along with your practice rope/cord if you want to practice knots after training is complete.

What to bring:

Pack
Helmet
Ice Ax (with Adze and Spike taped)
Gloves (Insulating and Waterproof)
Dark sunglasses or Glacier glasses
Proper Clothing/Layers - Don't wear your best Gor-Tex for self-arrest practice.
Boots
Food
Water
Small tarp or closed cell pad to lay on
Ten Essentials
Notes from lecture and a pen
National Park Pass

Time & Location

This activity will be held on May 16th, 2026 at Paradise located at Mount Rainier.

We will first meet at Whittakers Bunkhouse at 8:00am. This is the last place we'll have cell coverage until reaching the Paradise area.