| Mountaineering Workshops | |
One day intensive programs held in Bear Valley that focus on building a solid foundation of basic mountaineering skills. Workshops can be taken individually or on consecutive days. Related courses: |
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 Crampon
& Ice Axe Workshop* |
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Learn how to climb and descend steep snow slopes safely and efficiently. A variety of techniques will be demonstrated and practiced. Learn how prevent a slip from becoming a fall. This course provides the basics for all mountaineers including PCT hikers. Skills Covered:
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| Price: | $120 |
| Length: | 1 day: (8 AM - 4 PM) |
| Location: | Bear Valley, CA |
| Meeting Place: | MAS Office: Bear Valley Village PDF |
| Prerequisites: | • good physical condition; ability to hike up to 4 miles with a 20 pound backpack |
| Skill Level: |  |
| Fitness Level: |  |
| Dates: (calendar) | April 25, 2009 |
| May 16, 2009 | |
| June 6, 2009 | |
| Registration: | Either contact MAS or use our secure online registration form |
* - this material is also covered in both the Introduction to Mountaineering Seminar and the Introduction Mountaineering Camp: Mt. Lassen.
| Rope
Team / Snow Anchor Workshop* |
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Expand your mountaineering skills to include techniques and equipment appropriate for steeper snow slopes and climbing as a team. Learn how to use a climbing rope, including knots and belays. Then incorporate the use snow anchors (e.g. ice axe, pickets and bollards) to increase security and safety on exposed slopes. Skills Covered:
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| Price: | $120 |
| Length: | 1 day (8 AM - 4 PM) |
| Location: | Bear Valley, CA |
| Meeting Place: | MAS Office: Bear Valley Village PDF |
| Prerequisites: | • good physical condition; ability to hike up to 4 miles with a 20 pound backpack • "Crampon & Ice Axe Workshop" or equivalent |
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| Dates: (calendar) | April 26, 2009 |
| May 17, 2009 | |
| June 7, 2009 | |
| Registration: | Either contact MAS or use our secure online registration form |
* - this material is also covered in both the Introduction to Mountaineering Seminar and the Introduction Mountaineering Camp: Mt. Lassen.
| Glacier
Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshop |
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On a glacier it is important to adjust your traveling techniques and be prepared for the possibility of crossing a hidden crevasse. All members of a group must become active participants to maintain the safety of the team. This course covers the equipment and special techniques (such as crevasse rescue) required of glacier travel. Skills Covered:
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| More Course Info: | PDF (60K) |
| Price: | $125 |
| Length: | 1 day (8 AM - 4 PM) |
| Location: | Bear Valley, CA |
| Meeting Place: | MAS Office: Bear Valley Village PDF |
| Skill Level: |  |
| Fitness Level: |  |
| Prerequisites: | • good physical condition • ability to hike up to 4 miles with a 20 pound backpack • "Crampon / Ice Axe", & "Rope Team & Snow Anchor" Workshops or equivalent. |
| Dates: (calendar) | TBA |
| Registration: | Either contact MAS or use our secure online registration form |
