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Advanced Mountaineering Course
offered by supplier M15970 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5
day(s)
Group Size: 4
people
Destination(s):
California
Specialty Categories:
Mountain/Rock Climbing
Season: July - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 975 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 975 US Dollar (USD)
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This is a continuation of our basic mountaineering course featuring a review of basic mountaineering techniques before moving on to advanced instruction on protection placement, route finding (using map, compass, altimeter, GPS), alpine rock climbing, ice/snow climbing, crampon use, snow and ice hardware, protection systems, and multi-pitch climbing. You will then test your skills on a 4th/5th class route on one/or two of the 14,000 ft. peaks of the Palisade group. Peak climbs include: Mt. Sill (14,153 ft.), North Palisade (14,242 ft.), Thunderbolt Peak(14,003 ft.), Polemonium Peak (14,080 ft.) or others depending on group skills.
*Note:
- Dates 2009:
* July: 13-17
* August: 17-21
* September: 5-9
* October: 2-6
- Location: Sierra Nevada, Tioga Pass, Ellery Bowl and North Peak
- 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: Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more.
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California
Outdoor: Mountain Ranger
Mountain/Rock Climbing
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