| Basic Winter Mountaineering Lassen & Sequoia National Parks |
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| Our most popular winter seminar
provides instruction in the basics of winter mountaineering. Designed
to build a basic foundation of winter mountaineering skills for all types of winter adventurers, snowshoers,
skiers, snowboarders, climbers, and mountaineers. You will learn the fundamentals of establishing a winter camping, traveling over winter terrain, basic avalanche safety/rescue, winter survival, staying warm, winter route finding, and mountain safety. As well as technical skills in ice ax self-arrest, crampon use, and basic rope travel. The course culminates with an winter attempt of Lassen Peak (Lassen Park) or Alta Peak (Sequoia Park).
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Lassen National Park Sequoia National Park Group Size: Limited to 8 clients Guide to client ratio: 1:4 Experience Level: All types of winter travelers, snowshoes, skiers, snow boarders, and mountaineers. No previous winter experience needed. Previous backpacking recommended Cost: $575.00 Lassen Winter Mountaineering Course Outline (pdf) Sequoia Winter Mountaineering Course Outline (pdf) |
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Advanced Winter Mountaineering Mt. Shasta & Mt. Whitney |
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| For experienced climbers,
snowshoes, skiers, and snowboarders with previous ice ax, crampon,
and rope handling skills. Practical training in climbing large peaks in a winter environment. Excellent training for winter climbers or expedition members heading for Mt. McKinley. Instruction includes: rope team travel, snow protection placement, high camp establishment, avalanche hazard evaluation and more. This course culminates with an attempt of Mt. Shasta via Casaval Ridge or Mt. Whitney's Mountaineer's Route.
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Mt. Shasta 14,162
ft. Mt. Whitney 14,496
ft. Group Size: Limited to 6 clients Guide to client ratio: 1:3 Experience Level: Experienced climbers, snowshoers, skiers, and snowboarders with previous ice ax, crampon, and rope handling skills Cost: Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more Whitney Winter Mountaineering Course Outline (pdf) |
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Winter Expedition Training Mt. Shasta & Mt. Whitney |
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| Designed
for experienced climbers in need of extended training in the winter
environment. Provides training for climbers considering or planning
High Altitude Expeditions. Gain the experience you need before heading off to Mt. Mckinley, South America or the Himalayas. Conducted like a mini-expedition over 4 days this course will establish camps on the selected mountain and provide training for climbers considering or planning High Altitude Expeditions. A summit attempt from our high camp of Mt. Shasta or Mt. Whitney.
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Mt. Shasta 14,162
ft. Group Size: Limited to 6 clients Guide to client ratio: 1:3 Experience Level: Experienced climbers, snowshoers, skiers, and snowboarders with previous ice ax, crampon, and rope handling skills wanted extended instruction and experience in the winter environment and preparation for High Altitude Expeditions Cost: Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more Whitney Winter Expedition Course Outline (pdf) |
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