STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Understand ice climbing and all its facets as part of the art of mountaineering.

 II.     Understand the safety, environmental, and ethical issues in the sport of ice climbing.

 III.    Develop skills in ascending both low angle and vertical ice.

 IV.     Develop skills in descending (rappelling), placing ice screws as a means of protection, belay techniques, knots and rope management.

 V.      Understand the ice environment: how to prepare, stay warm and

 VI.     develop winter skills.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Climbing signals, safety

 II.     Knots and rope management

 III.    Evaluation of equipment

 IV.     Belay techniques

 V.      Low angle - French technique

 VI.     Mixed movement - American technique

 VII.    Front point - German technique

 VIII.   Top rope technique

 IX.     Flexibility and balance

 X       Maintenance of ice gear