One day clinic for anyone who wants to climb Mt. Shasta on their own, but who needs instruction in the use of ice ax and crampon use. Or just wants to learn about the basic tools of climbing snow. Designed to give you the basic information you need to climb Mt. Shasta via Avalanche Gulch the regular route. Topics include: Walking with the ax, ice ax self-belay, ice ax self-arrest (from all positions), crampons boot fit and adjustment, walking in crampons, flat-footing, french technique, german technique, using the front points, and glissading.

This clinic is designed to give you practical instruction in the use of crampons and ice ax skills which may be used while climbing Mt. Shasta and is not a substitute for basis mountain sense and judgment while climbing Mt. Shasta.

Self Arrest Practice Backwards	Self Arrest Practice Frontward

Dates 2010:
March: 20, 27
April: 10, 17, 24
May: 1,2,7,8,14,15,23,28,29
June: 4,5 ,11,12, 18, 26
July: 3,4,9,10,17,24
August: 1,7,8

Duration: 1 day

Experience Level: No Previous experience needed. Moderate exercise, good physical condition required.

Cost: $110.00

Price Includes use of: Ice Ax, Crampons, Helmet,
Boots available for rent at the Fifth Season or Mt. Shasta Base Camp both with a block or two of our Mt. Shasta Office.

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 4 or more

Ice Ax Clinic (pdf)

Ice Ax Equipment List (pdf)

Our one day climbing course is designed for individuals and groups who want or need to learn additional mountaineering techniques for their own adventures.  As well as add to their knowledge base for climbing steep snow slopes, the latest in belaying and rope techniques, with instruction in a variety of climbing techniques. Instruction includes:  Rope team travel, climbing knots, snow anchor placement, snow belays, and advanced ice ax and crampons techniques. Come out and spend the day with our instructors for a full review of “what’s new” or learning new techniques to stay safe on your climbing adventures.

Snow Anchors & Belays	Roped Descent

Dates 2010:
April: 17,24
May: 1, 8, 24,29
June: 5 ,6, 12,13, 27
July: 3, 10, 17
August: 1, 7

Duration: 1 day

Experience Level: Previous ice ax and crampon experience needed.

Cost: $135.00

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 4 or more

Mountaineering Clinic (pdf)

Mountaineering Clinic Equipment List (pdf)

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