Key Information: Tour Duration: 3
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 4
people Destination(s):California Specialty Categories:Mountain/Rock ClimbingIce Climbing Season: July - October Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 595 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 595 US Dollar (USD)
This is a continuation of our Basic Alpine Mountaineering featuring a quick review of basic mountaineering techniques before moving on to advanced instruction on protection placement, route finding, alpine rock climbing, ice/snow climbing, crampon use, snow & ice hardware, and multi-pitch climbing. We will then attempt the North Peak Coliour which ascends alpine ice up to 65 degrees. For the person with previous climbing experience (rock or snow) or who has taken a Basic Mountaineering Course.
*Note:
- Dates 2009:
* July: 3-5 (4th of July)
* August: 7-9, 21-23
* September: 5-7
* October: 2-4 (Columbus day)
- Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more
- Guide to client ratio: 1:2
- Experience level: intermediate to advanced previous basic mountaineering experience needed. Or our basic mountaineering course.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
*Note:
- This course consists of three consecutive day trips.
- Forest Service campgrounds are located only minutes away from our daily meeting locations.
- Camping equipment can be rented upon request.
