Links for Safe Mountaineering - 05/19/18 03:38 PM
This thread is a follow up to Bob West's suggestion, from another thread, that the Whitney Forum post more safety information related to mountaineering on steep snow/ice. Please feel free to contribute information and comments targeted for anyone climbing/descending the chute on the main trail (instead of the switchbacks), or the Mountaineer's Route. It can also apply to conditions where one has to traverse somewhat level terrain but through slippery conditions with dangerous exposure below - which often happens on the back side just before the final ascent, and near trail crest. These conditions can present at any time of the season, but mostly occur in the shoulder seasons (spring/fall) and, of course, in the winter.
Please feel free to propose additional links and comments.
Proper Gear:
Alpine Skills Equipment List
Gear List for Mt Shasta John Muir Route
Guide Services:
Sierra Mountain Guides (Bishop)
Sierra Mountain Center (Bishop)
REI Events and Courses
Mountaineering Courses:
SWS Mountain Guides
Mountain Education.com
Sierra Mountaineering
Books
Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills 9th Ed
Mount Whitney Complete Trailhead to Summit Guide, Paul Richins Jr
Climbing Mt. Whitney, Peter Croft
One Best Hike: Mount Whitney, Elizabeth Wenk
Mount Whitney: Mountain Lore from the Whitney Portal
Accidents Happen, Learn from Them:
American Alpine Club Accident Reports
Inyo Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission Reports
Whitney Zone - 'What Can Go Wrong on Whitney'
The Dangers of Glissading
Outside Magazine Article (link might expire)
Miscellaneous:
Eastern Sierra Avalanch Center
Summit Post - Mt Whitney
Supertopo.com High Sierra Info and Technical Climbing Blogs
YouTube (NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PERSONAL INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE):
Search Results for 'Self Arrest with Ice Axe'
GOOD & BAD ADVICE HERE - DON'T RELY SOLELY ON VIDEOS - SEEK OUT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please feel free to propose additional links and comments.
Proper Gear:
Alpine Skills Equipment List
Gear List for Mt Shasta John Muir Route
Guide Services:
Sierra Mountain Guides (Bishop)
Sierra Mountain Center (Bishop)
REI Events and Courses
Mountaineering Courses:
SWS Mountain Guides
Mountain Education.com
Sierra Mountaineering
Books
Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills 9th Ed
Mount Whitney Complete Trailhead to Summit Guide, Paul Richins Jr
Climbing Mt. Whitney, Peter Croft
One Best Hike: Mount Whitney, Elizabeth Wenk
Mount Whitney: Mountain Lore from the Whitney Portal
Accidents Happen, Learn from Them:
American Alpine Club Accident Reports
Inyo Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission Reports
Whitney Zone - 'What Can Go Wrong on Whitney'
The Dangers of Glissading
Outside Magazine Article (link might expire)
Miscellaneous:
Eastern Sierra Avalanch Center
Summit Post - Mt Whitney
Supertopo.com High Sierra Info and Technical Climbing Blogs
YouTube (NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PERSONAL INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE):
Search Results for 'Self Arrest with Ice Axe'
GOOD & BAD ADVICE HERE - DON'T RELY SOLELY ON VIDEOS - SEEK OUT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION