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Mt. Shasta Ice Ax and Crampon Clinic offered by supplier M15970 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 1 day(s) Group Size: 2 - 8 people Destination(s): California   Specialty Categories: Outdoor Skills School   Mountain/Rock Climbing   Season: April - August Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 125 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 125 US Dollar (USD)

One day clinic for anyone who wants to climb Mt. Shasta on their own, but who needs instruction in the use of ice ax and crampon use. Or just wants to learn about the basic tools of climbing snow. Designed to give you the basic information you need to climb Mt. Shasta via Avalanche Gulch the regular route.

Topics include: Walking with the ax, ice ax self-belay, ice ax self-arrest (from all positions), crampons boot fit and adjustment, walking in crampons, flat-footing, french technique, German technique, using the front points, and glissading. This clinic is designed to give you practical instruction in the use of crampons and ice ax skills which may be used while climbing Mt. Shasta and is not a substitute for basis mountain sense and judgment while climbing Mt. Shasta.

These courses every weekend April-August.
Contact for specific dates.

Notes:
- Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 4 or more.
- Experience level: no previous experience needed. Moderate exercise, good physical condition required.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- Professional instruction/ guide(s)
- Ice ax, helmet, harness, group equipment
- Safety equipment as needed
- Permit and permit fees
- Instruction from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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