OES 265 - Ice Climbing

2 Credit(s)

This course will build upon basic ice climbing skills and introduce a variety of techniques and systems to expand the climbers skill sets. Topics include climber safety, Leave No Trace for ice climbers, trip and route planning, equipment selection and maintenance, protection and anchors, following and lead ice, rappelling, 3rd and 4th class terrain, transitions, and basic assistance and rescue skills. Field trips are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OES 126 Minimum Grade: C