Mt. Shasta Glacier Seminar Ice & Snow Expedition Course |
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An excellent mountaineering course
for learning the techniques needed to safely climb glaciated terrain.
A must for all climbers wanting to climb the snow capped peaks of the
Pacific Northwest, Mt. Mckinley, South America or the Himalayas. We take you from the beginning with a review and/or introduction
to the basic tools of ice ax and crampon techniques to rope team travel
and crevasse rescue skills. You put your skills to the test on a climb
of Mt. Shasta via a glaciated Northside route. Taught on the Hotlum glacier
of Mt. Shasta's Northside.
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Dates 2009: Group Size: Limited to 8 clients Guide to client ratio: 1:4 Experience Level: Hiking and Backpacking experience and Good physical condition required. Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more Ice & Snow Expedition Course Outline (pdf) Ice & Snow Expedition Equipment list (pdf)
"I thought your guides did an excellent job in delivering quality instruction while always maintaining a high emphasis on safety. They organized their time and each day's objectives in a manner that reflexed their professionalism and dedication to delivering a quality, enjoyable and memorable experience to everyone!" Mike / Walnut Creek, CA. Ice & Snow Expedition Seminar |
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Crevasse Rescue & Glacier
Travel Glacier safety and Rescue Course |
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This intensive seminar will introduce climbers to the techniques required for safe glacier travel and rescue. Techniques needed for climbing the Northwest Volcanoes such as Mt. Rainier as well as Mt . McKinley. From our base camp we will venture to the ice falls and seracs of the lower Hotlum Glacier where we will spend two days teaching roped team travel, team self arrest, crampon technique, technical ice climbing (front pointing); use and placement of anchors in snow and ice (pickets, bollards, flukes, ice screws), crevasse self-rescue, crevasse rescue systems ( 'C' and 'Z' pulley systems), ascending fixed lines, and glacier route finding.
Additional Mountaineering Courses in the Series |
Dates 2009: Group Size: Limited to 8 clients Guide to client ratio: 1:4 Experience Level: Hiking and Backpacking experience and Good physical condition required, basic rock or rope skills recommended Cost: $575.00 Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more Glacier Travel Course Outline (pdf) Glacier Travel Equipment list (pdf)
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