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LTC MEMORANDUM Date: November 17, 1997 From: Dan Richter, LTC Chair To: Candidates for M leadership certification Re: M provisional trip requirements An LTC meeting was held on November 13, 1997 to clarify the LTC requirements for M provisional trips. Both the Safety Committee and the WTC were well represented. After thorough discussion and deliberation the following unanimous decision was reached: Effective immediately the LTC M category requirement for provisional trips will be as set out in the fourteenth edition of the Leader's Reference Book. These requirements are found on page 5 and are as follows: "Lead two trips that are rated M. One trip must be a snow climb of at least 400 feet elevation change on snow with an average slope between 25 and 34 degrees using an ice axe. The other experience trip must include class 3 rock climbing of more than a summit block. One of the trips must involve substantial cross-country travel requiring significant M-level navigation capability. (Travel over snow is considered off trail). One trip must be an overnight backpack; the other may be a backpack, a full day trip, or a trip of two successive days with car camping. At least one trip must be listed in the Angeles Chapter Schedule, the other may be listed in a periodic newsletter of an Angeles Chapter, group, section or committee." Candidates who began the process of M certification prior to the date of this memorandum must meet these current standards as set out in this memorandum and the fourteenth edition of the LRB. The current LRB has many significant revisions and leaders (especially those working on getting their rating or upgrading to a higher level of leadership) are encouraged to become familiar with them. The LRB can be purchased from the LTC Administrative Chair Don Creighton for $15 with a handling fee of $3. Don's address can be found in the Schedule of Activities. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Dan Richter Leadership Training Committee Chair Return to the announcements page |
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