Outline

This is a mountaineering skills development course that spans 4 days. Participants will get a good foundation in using an ice axe properly as well as extensive practice on crampon techniques. We will be covering mountaineering equipment, proper rope use, glacier travel, mountain safety, snow and ice anchors, mountaineering techniques and peak ascents.
Objectives/Outcomes
1. Demonstrate good rope work.
2. Performe crevasse rescue
3. Identify glacier and mountain landforms.
4. Travel efficiently and safely in mountain and glaciated terrain.
5. Demonstrate good mountaineering movement techniques.
6. Demonstrate a variety of snow and ice anchors.

Course Topics

1. Mountain safety
2. Climbing techniques on snow, ice and rock
3. Glacier travel
4. Basic glaciology
5. Snow and Ice anchors

Price

$665 + GST/day with min. 3 participants
Please contact us for a quote for a lower ratio and/or for a different itinerary

Currently book for Summer of 2018 

All courses include a $100 non-refundable deposit.