STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Demonstrates knowledge of ice climbing history

 II.     Demonstrates proper climbing signals orally and in writing

 III.    Demonstrates knowledge of ice climbing safety

 IV.     Demonstrates climbing knots and rope management

 V.      Demonstrates knowledge of the selection, use, and maintenance of equipment used in ice climbing

 VI.     Demonstrates knowledge of clothing and footwear used in ice climbing

 VII.    Demonstrates proper belay techniques used in ice climbing

 VIII.   Demonstrates proper lowering and rappelling techniques used in ice climbing

 IX.     Demonstrates movement techniques for low angle ice

 X       Demonstrates climbing techniques for vertical ice

 XI.     Demonstrates an ability to place ice anchors for top-rope and lead climbing

 XII.    Demonstrates knowledge of ice types and ratings

 XIII.   Demonstrates knowledge of ice climbing site selection, evaluation, and safety

 XIV.    Demonstrates knowledge of objective and subjective hazard awareness

 XV.     Demonstrates knowledge of group dynamics as related to ice climbing

 XVI.    Demonstrates knowledge of basic leadership skills

 XVII.   Demonstrates knowledge of basic teaching techniques for ice climbing instruction

 XVIII.  Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of physical conditioning for ice climbing

 XIX.    Demonstrates knowledge of risk management as related to leading a group on an ice climbing experience

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      History of ice climbing and ice climbing equipment

         A.      Climbing signals

         B.      Climbing safety

         C.      Knots and rope management

         D.      Equipment selection, use, and maintenance

         E.      Clothing and footwear

         F.      Belay techniques

         G.      Lowering and rappelling techniques

         H.      Low angle ice (French Technique)

         I.      Mixed movement (American Technique)

         J.      Front point (German Technique)

         K.      Top rope climbing

         L.      Ice anchors for top-rope and lead climbing

         M.      Flexibility and balance

         N.      Climbing techniques for safety, speed, and efficiency

         O.      Types and ratings of ice

         P.      Site selection, evaluation, and safety

         Q.      Objective and subjective hazard awareness

         R.      Group dynamics

         S.      Leadership skills

         T.      Teaching techniques

         U.      Physical conditioning

         V.      Risk management

         W.      Using experiences gained through ice climbing to develop judgment relating to outdoor leadership