Lecture virtual via Zoom (Invitation to be sent out the day of the class)
Field Day April 3 at St. Mary's Glacier, all day starting early
cmc.techclimbingschool@gmail.com
Ph: 303-279-3080
Dates:
Lecture March 29, 6:00-8:30PM (online)Field Day April 3, all day starting early (St. Mary's Glacier)
Overview:
This class is an introduction to snow travel with a view toward alpine climbing. It may be taken as a stand-alone class, or as part of the Alpine Climbing School "Modular" track. Click here to learn more about climbing classes at the CMC.
This is not a beginner level course. Prerequisite for this class is Wilderness Trekking School or equivalent experience, and proficiency in crossing snow fields, including use of an ice axe and self-arrest.
Learning Outcomes:
We will not cover Avalanche Awareness; there is a separate course on this topic.
Required Equipment:
CMC can provide ice axes and crampons but you are encouraged to bring your own
Click here for an extensive list of gear recommendations for Alpine Climbing / Mountaineering
Next steps
Go climbing! Search the CMC Calendar for easy snow climbs. https://www.cmc.org/Calendar/Trips.aspx
Continue learning. This class is a prerequisite for many other climbing classes at the CMC. It's also a required class for the CMC'
Attendance/Completion Policy Students must attend all lectures and field days to receive credit for completing the course. Students will not be allowed to continue beyond a missed lecture/field day. Students must also demonstrate mastery of the both the prerequisites and the skills taught in the immediate class. If such mastery cannot be demonstrated, the student will be asked to repeat the course. If a student cannot demonstrate mastery of the prerequisites the student will not be allowed to continue in the class. Note that classes sometimes show "Sessions"; Basic Climbing Session A, for example. Sessions are simply alternate dates of the same class. In other words, you may choose Session A or Session B, depending on which dates work best for you. You do not have to complete both Session A and Session B.
Cancellation Policy: Classes must have minimum four students signed up and requisite number of instructors. If either number is too low class may be cancelled.
Refund Policy: Please see the CMC cancellation and refund policy
COVID Policy:
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