| An introduction to alpine climbing and mountaineering
while attempting California's spectacular Matterhorn Peak
(12,279 ft). This 3-day mountain climbing course is based
in the Sawtooth Range of the Sierra Nevada, one of the most
spectacular alpine climbing areas in California...and one
of the least crowded. The Sawtooth range offers year-round snow, a small glacier and great alpine rock climbing. A perfect venue for a mountaineering skills course.
Gain valuable knowledge and receive introductory training in all aspects
of alpine climbing and mountaineering during this mountaneering
course. A great course for those who are looking to move beyond backpacking and into the higher alpine terrain.
Includes instruction in:
- Basic rock climbing
- Rope management & belaying
- Snow Climbing
- Ice Ax Self Arrest
- Crampon use
- Route finding in Alpine Terrain
Then put it all together in a climb of Matterhorn Peak, via
the West Couloir or East Couloir, a 3rd and 4th class snow couloir and rock scrambling
route. Learn ice axe use and self arrest, crampon and snow
climbing techniques and basic rock climbing.
"I went on my first
technical mountain climb last week and what an
awesome experience! The California Alpine Guides guys were
so
good they totally got me through it."
Maryam Mehrkhast, Sacramento,
CA
For more California alpine climbing & mountaineering
courses check out our main Alpine
Climbing / Mountaineering page.
Location: Sawtooth Range - Bridgeport,
California, East Side of the Sierra. Only 4 1/2 hours from
the S.F. Bay Area and and one hour north of the resort town
of Mammoth Lakes.
For area information view our Bridgeport
Travel Page.
Prerequisites: No previous climbing or mountaineering
experience required. Previous backpacking experience recommended but not required.
Dates 2012: May 26-28(Memorial day), Jun 29-Jul 1, Jul 20-22, Aug 31-Sep 2(labor day)
Custom dates also available
Cost: $475
Includes:
- Professional mountaineering instruction.
- Breakfast & dinner while in the field..
- All group camping equipment.
- Price above is dependent on a total of 3 registrants on the trip. A surcharge of $100 applies in the event of 2 total registrants on the trip.
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