A winter mountaineering course for those wishing to learn
the skills for winter mountaineering & winter backcountry
travel. Our most popular course, this is a great place to start if you have mountain climbing goals or just want to give winter climbing a try.
This winter climbing course is conducted in spectacular
Sequoia National Park where you will learn all the fundamentals of
winter mountaineering. A great fun challenge for those looking to really get away from it all. We combine the challenge of backcountry travel in the winter with lots of instruction in the various aspects of mountainering.
Winter mountaineering training will cover the basics of:
- Snow Camping, Winter Shelters & Snow Caves
- Winter Backcountry Travel & Safety
- Avalanche Awareness
- Ice Ax Self Arrest
- Snow Climbing Technique & Crampon use
This winter mountaineering course includes a winter attempt of
Alta Peak (11,300 ft) in the stunning Pear Lake area of Sequoia National
Park. A winter climbing adventure for anyone interested in
the winter backcountry and as a foundation for more advanced winter
climbing, snowshoeing, or ski touring. Also a good starting point for those who have long term goals of attempting bigger snowy peaks such as Denali.
Come join us on a winter backcountry adventure this season!
For more California alpine climbing & winter mountaineering
courses check out our main Alpine
Climbing / Mountaineering page.
Location: Sequoia National Park,
California, West Side of the Sierra Nevada. Lodgepole area.
One and a half hours east of Visalia.
For area information including lodging and driving directions
check out our Sequoia
National Park Travel Page
Prerequisites: No previous climbing
experience required, but some previous experience in hiking
and backpacking is reccommended. Previous Snowshoeing
experience is not necessary. Give
us a call if you have a question.
Dates 2013: Feb 16-18, Mar 8-10, Apr 12-14
Cost: $495
Includes:
- Breakfast & dinner while in the backcountry.
- Group camping equipment, such as tents and cooking equipment
- Technical gear
- Professional AMGA certified or trained mountain guide
Rentals are available for boots, snowshoes, sleeping bags and backpacks.
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