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MOUNTAINEERING
Mountaineering Orientation
Ice Axe Use
Self Arrest
Snow Climbing Techniques
Rock Climbing Techniques
Mountaineering Knots
Rope Handling
Belaying/ Signals
Glacier Travel
Snow Anchors/ Belays
Pulley Systems
Crevasse Rescue
Cramponing-French Technique
Fixed Lines
Running Belays
Rappelling
Glacier Camps/ Perimeters
OUTDOOR SKILLS
Clothing/Gear and Check
Pack Packing
Dressing for the Outdoors
Campsite Selection and Prep.
Tent/ Fly Pitching
Bivouacs
Sanitation and Hygiene
Stove Use and Care
Basic Cooking
Food Planning
Bear Camping Techniques
Energy Conservation
Map Reading
Compass and GPS use
Daily Travel Planning
Route Finding/ Travel Tech.
River Crossing
ENVIRONMENT/ ETHICS
Weather/ Lightning
Geology/ Glaciology
Flora/ Fauna Identification
Land Use Policies
Wilderness Ethics
Mt. Ecosystems & Habitats
Mountaineering History
Area/Mountain Orientation
Service Project
SAFETY & JUDGEMENT
Body Comfort Control
Nutrition and Hydration
Route/ Hazard Evaluation
Water Treatment/ Illness
Foot Care
High Altitude Illnesses
Emergency Procedures
Avalanche
 
LEADERSHIP/ TEAMWORK
Team Building
Seminar Behavior
High Adventure History