Intro to Mountaineering

Description

The Intro to Mountaineering Clinic is designed to introduce participants to the exciting world of mountaineering. This program will give you the knowledge and techniques to ascend some of the Pacific Northwest's moderate, snow-covered, "scramble" summits.

Learn basic alpine mountaineering skills with your Mountain Bureau Guide. Skills covered during this field day include using ice axes, crampons, self-arresting, and snow climbing techniques. This field course will greatly improve your alpine confidence and alpine mobility opening up new terrain for aspiring mountaineers!

Details

Location: Source Lake Basin (Snow Lake Trailhead)
Ratio: 11:1 student to instructor (max. 11 students)
Length: 1 day (7AM-5PM)
Cost: $195/person
Dates: April 27, 2024 Cancelled
May 11, 2024 Cancelled

Custom dates are available for this program by submitting a Private Booking Request or calling our office at (619)432-5462.

TOPICS COVERED

Equipment Selection and Use
Ice Axe Techniques
Crampon Techniques
Walking in Balance
Self-Arrest

Activity Resources

Sample Gear List - Single Day Trekking and Scrambling Peaks

Includes

✔ AMGA Guide/Instructor
✔Emergency communication

Excludes

✘ Lunch, Snacks, and Water for the day
✘ Personal Climbing Equipment (Climbing helmet, Crampons, Ice Axe)
✘ Personal clothing, appropriate for the weather
✘ Transportation to and from the meeting location

All programs are subject to the Mountain Bureau LLC Terms & Conditions