Intermediate Climbing School! - ICS 2021-22 Coordinator: Debbie Dwelle (she/her) Student Coordinator: Pam Bishop (she/her) - Mazamas
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Intermediate Climbing School!
ICS 2021-22
Coordinator: Debbie Dwelle (she/her)
Student Coordinator: Pam Bishop (she/her)
What’s going on tonight? Welcome and ICS Information ▪ Debbie Dwelle, 2021-22 Coordinator ▪ Koko Olszewski, Admissions Committee ▪ Lacey Breton, Admissions Committee Testimonials ▪ Teresa Dalsager, 2019-20 ▪ Andrés Malavasi, 2019-20 ▪ Samantha Kang, 2019-20 Questions ▪ Andy Nuttbrock + ICS Alumni and Committee
Committee and Class Leadership ICS Committee Andy Nuttbrock Committee Chair; Admissions/Testing Coordinator Debbie Dwelle Coordinator Gavin Boggs Jessica Minifie John Lombard Lecture Coordinator Kalin Karich Roethle Kristi Riedel Melinda Hugo Instructor Coordinator Mike Valentine Pam Bishop Student Coordinator Phil Lamb
COVID-19 Response ▪ ICS will be following Federal, State and Mazama directions as they relate to COVID-19. ▪ The health and safety of our students, assistants and leaders is our primary concern. ▪ The ICS committee has created a plan to allow ICS to move forward under the current regulations with the ability to respond to changing situations.
Why am I here? What is ICS? ▪ A Place to learn SKILLS ▪ A Pathway to increase AUTONOMY in the outdoors ▪ An Inclusive Space to build COMMUNITY
What is ICS
Skills
▪ Advance your climbing
education
▪ Multiple Field Sessions
▪ Rock: Broughton Bluff,
Horsethief Butte, Smith Rock
▪ Snow: Mazama Lodge, Mt Hood
▪ Curriculum includes both
technique and rescue skills
▪ Build your Tool Box
▪ Develop and practice problem
solving and critical thinking
skills
What is ICS Skills ▪ Advanced Belaying and Rappelling ▪ Self-Rescue ▪ Anchor Building (Snow and Rock) ▪ Single/Multi-Pitch Climbing Techniques ▪ Alpine Lead Climbing ▪ Navigation & Trip Planning ▪ Avalanche Awareness/Rescue ▪ High Angle Snow/Glacier Travel Techniques ▪ Crevasse Rescue ▪ Snow Camping ▪ Accident Prevention and Management ▪ Teamwork and Leadership
What is ICS Autonomy ▪ Plan and execute Intermediate rock and snow climbs ▪ Act confidently and safely in alpine environments ▪ Increase accessibility to places and activities previously unexplored ▪ Be an active participant/assist on intermediate and advanced Mazamas climbs
What is ICS Community ▪ Foster an inclusive community ▪ Meet great friends and climbing partners ▪ Opportunities to demonstrate creative fashion choices ▪ Become a leader in your climbing community ▪ Learn from and connect with a variety of experienced climbers ▪ One pathway to leadership development within the Mazamas
Course Format ▪ Lectures & Breakout Skill Practice ▪ Field Sessions ▪ Included Skill Clinics (Rock Movement, Lead Belay) ▪ Optional Skill Clinics (Lead Climbing) ▪ Homework ▪ Skill Assessments ▪ BCEP Assisting ▪ Spring Outing
Additional Considerations Lead Belay Class - Required for those who don’t have lead belay cards (optional for those who do and would like to refresh) Lead Climbing Class - Optional for those interested Lead Climbing at Smith - If you take the optional lead climbing clinic or have a current lead card from a gym, you will be allowed to lead at our Smith Rock field sessions First Aid - Current WFA/MFA/WFR required for course completion AIARE - An acceptable replacement for ICS avalanche curriculum
Course Schedule
Cost…
Intermediate Climbing School Cost
Mazamas Members: $950
Non-Members: $1100
Class Cost Includes
▪ 17 lectures – Put on by experienced and passionate individuals from the local
climbing community
▪ 10 Weekend Field Sessions - Broughton Bluff, Horsethief Butte, Smith Rock,
Timberline Lodge/Mt. Hood, etc.
▪ 8 Overnight Lodgings – Memaloose State Park (1), Haystack Reservoir (4),
Mazama Lodge (3 lodging + 6 meals)
▪ Professional Instruction:
▪ Climbing Technique/Movement – Juan Rodriguez/Antigravity Equipment
▪ Lead Belay Class - Juan Rodriguez/Antigravity EquipmentCosts Not Included First Aid (minimum WFA required for ICS graduation) Mazamas WFA - $175 Members; $225 Non-Members Mazamas MFA - TBD for 2021 (WFA is a prerequisite) WFR (not offered through Mazamas) - Prices vary Lead Climb Class (not required for ICS graduation) Juan Rodriguez/Antigravity Equipment - $75 Local rock gyms - Prices vary
Payment Plans and Scholarships Payment Plan Splitting the cost of tuition into three payments is available. Please mark this selection during the registration process into class. ICS Scholarships available for 2021 A limited number of tuition scholarships are available to help relieve the burden of cost to those who might need it. The goal of the Mazamas and the Intermediate Climbing School is to ensure that the skills learned and community fostered as part of this experience are accessible and inclusive to all members of the climbing community. Scholarship recipients may have up to 90 percent of the course tuition covered based on factors listed in the scholarship application. To be awarded a scholarship applicants must apply online (including course specific application), meet all minimum course requirements, and pass the ICS entrance exam. Scholarship status does not affect the application process.
Scholarships Apply for a scholarship as part of the ICS application process. Applications are confidential. Notification of scholarship is done prior to acceptance to class. Please visit mazamas.org/scholarships for most up to date information on the program. Please email scholarship questions to: help@mazamas.org
Gear Requirements
Students Need:
▪ Standard Climbing Gear: harness, climbing helmet, locking
carabiners, non-locking carabiners, slings, belay device, prusik slings,
cordelette, ice axe, rock climbing shoes, insulated boots
▪ Essential Gear: backpack, sturdy boots/shoes, inclement weather
clothing (rain shell, warm clothing, gloves, etc.), active clothing, 10
essentials, car camping equipment
▪ Discount for ICS students at Mountain Shop
▪ Students are welcome to use the gear they already own
▪ If you need help with gear, the committee can help!
Try Instructors’ Gear! Learn what works for YOU!Gear Requirements Mazamas Provide: ▪ Climbing Rope ▪ Avalanche Transceiver ▪ Shovels ▪ Pickets Instructors Provide: ▪ Trad Gear ▪ Personal Equipment
Application Process
▪ You will need to set up a Mazamas profile
▪ Submit Application with all required information
▪ Use climb resume template from registration site
▪ Complete Admissions Skills Test
▪ Applications are randomized with personal
information removed
▪ Admissions team reviews and selects applicants
▪ Applicants notified of acceptanceAdmissions Skills Test
▪ Knots
▪ Overhand, Water Knot, Figure 8 on a Bight, Rewoven
Figure 8/Tie-in Knot, Alpine Butterfly, Double
Fisherman, Prusik Hitch, Clove Hitch, Girth Hitch,
Munter
▪ Top Rope Belay
▪ Rappel
▪ Running Belay Pass Protection (Glacier Travel)
▪ Please contact ics@mazamas.org if you would like to
attend a skills practice sessionKey Admissions Dates July 12 (9:30 PM) - Online Application Opens August 2 (9:30 PM) - Online Application Closes August 5, 9, 11 - Admission Skills Test Nights August 16- Acceptance Notifications August 31 - Class Starts
Contact Us ▪ Visit the Mazama website for more details – https://mazamas.org/ICS/ ▪ Scholarship questions - Email help@mazamas.org ▪ ▪ Email us – ics@mazamas.org Let us know how we can help!!
Testimonials ▪ Teresa Dalsager -2019 ▪ Andrés Malavasi - 2019 ▪ Samantha Kang - 2019
Samantha Kang (she/they) ICS 2019-2020 BCEP 2019 (first LGBTQ+ team with Robin Wilcox & Nate Zeiler) [If you are reading this, I am hopefully safely descending from Takhoma (Mt. Rainier) with some ICS/BCEP friends] After finishing BCEP in 2019 with the first LBGTQ+ team, I knew I could find community within the Mazamas and wanted to advance my skills to the next level. ICS provided not only the environment and opportunity to elevate my climbing skills, but it also allowed me to find my tight-knit climbing community to learn and grow with. The experience gained in ICS has opened new opportunities like ski mountaineering and has empowered me to lead climbs, especially climbs for more BIPOC, queer folks, and women. This course helped shape my climbing identity and has allowed me to share and experience greater joy in the mountains with others because of the skills I gained through ICS. Experiencing such great joy, growth, and freedom in the mountains was a catalyst for the creation of Corvallis Climbers of Color, which is an organization I founded to enable greater access and community within climbing for BIPOC in Corvallis and the PNW. I knew with the experience gained in ICS, I had the power and privilege to make a difference in my communities, whether that’s creating a safe and supportive space for folks in the mountains to organizing community climbing events. Ultimately, ICS has played an important role in my life in finding my community and discovering why I climb.
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