Alpine Snowcraft Trips
Guidelines for Trip Leaders
Leaders of MTSC trips are asked to follow these guidelines when organising and leading Club trips
Alpine Programme
MTSC is running a snowcraft programme this year (2016)A basic snowcraft weekend scheduled for 30-31 July 2016 has been postponed until 20-21 August. There are several trips on the trip card that will allow you to practice your skills above the bushline. Here is a description of what we usually cover on an alpine skills weekend. Learn or refresh the skills that will help you in your "above bushline" adventures. This trip is suitable for anyone who aspires to tramp in the backcountry during Winter and covers some or all of:
See the trip card for contact details. |
Trip Grading
Grade | Description |
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FAMILY: | Up to 2-3 hrs/day at casual pace. All ages accommodated. |
EASY: | 4 hours per day. |
EASY/MEDIUM: | 5 hours per day. |
MEDIUM: | 7 hours per day. |
MEDIUM/FIT: | 8 hours per day. |
Fit: | Over 8 hours per day. |
FE: | Fitness essential. |
TECHNICAL: | Qualifying requirements to be announced by Trip Organiser. |
CONTACT THE TRIP LEADER IF YOU ARE UNSURE.