These multi-day programs designed to prepare you for alpine climbs such as Mt. Lassen, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Rainier & beyond. The focus is on skills development and "hands-on" practice.

• Snowcamping Seminar
• Mountaineering Seminar

Related courses:
• Mountaineering Workshops
• Mountaineering Camps
• Avalanche Education

Learn skills to make snowcamping warm, comfortable and dry. A snowbound basecamp will be establish using 4 season tents, then additional shelters will be built such as trenches and snow caves. Paticipants can choose which shelter to to use for the evening. In addition time will be spend touring and enjoying the beauty of the Mokelumne Wilderness.

Skills Covered:

• Trip preparation & packing
• Site selection & shelters
• Backcountry cuisine

This program combines 2 workshops (Crampon/Ice Axe, Rope Team/Snow Anchor) into a weekend of intense mountaineering skill development.  This course serves as a thorough introduction to basic mountaineering skills and is often used as a training or refresher course for larger mountaineering goals such as Mt. Shata and Mt. Rainer. For those seeking additional training on glacier travel a third day is offered immediately following this program. 

Skills Covered:

• Crampon & Ice Axe Skills
• Self Belay, Self Arrest & Glissading
• Basic Knots, Rope Handling & Commands
• Snow Anchors, Belay & Rappell Techniques