TECHNICAL GEAR
Trekking Poles Lightweight and collapsible poles are recommended. Larger baskets work well with deep snow. Ski poles will also work.
Avalanche Transceiver A digital transceiver is preferred; analog will work as well. If you rent a transceiver, one set of new batteries will be provided.
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The Purpose of a Transceiver When climbing Rainier we will be traveling through avalanche terrain. All RMI climbers and guides wear avalanche tranceivers for safety. The transceiver is worn in its harness, over the baselayer top, but underneath all other upper body layers. We will be wearing transceivers during the entire seminar.
Trekking Poles on Rainier Trekking poles help balance and stabilize a heavy pack during the approach. They also help take some stress off of the knees during the descent.
Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles
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Alpine carbon cork
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