A comphrensive winter climbing course for those wishing to learn
the all the skills for winter mountaineering & alpine climbing - Rock climbing, ice climbing and winter mountaineering. Conducted in California's Eastern Sierra climbing mecca's of Lee Vining, Owens River Gorge and The Sawtooths Range of the High Sierra.
This winter climbing course is conducted in the best alpine climbing training ground in California - The Sawoooth Range. You will learn all the fundamentals of
winter travel and winter mountaineering.
Winter alpine climbing training will cover the basics of:
- Rock climbing - 2 days
- Ice Climbing - 2 days
- Winter Backcountry Travel & Safety
- Avalanche Awareness
- Ice Ax Self Arrest
- Snow Climbing Technique
This winter mountaineering course includes an attempt at a winter ascent of
Matterhorn Peak, a worthy goal for beginner mountaineers. A winter climbing course for anyone interested in climbing
in the winter backcountry and as a foundation for more advanced winter
climbing whether it be in California or the big snowy peaks of the world.
We offer two options, a the full 7-day course or an abbreviated 5-day course that leaves out the technical rock climbing training.
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For more California alpine climbing & winter mountaineering
courses check out our main Alpine
Climbing / Mountaineering page.
Location: Sawtooth Range,
California, East Side of the Sierra Nevada near the town of Bridgeport. Only 4 1/2 hours from The SF Bay Area and 6 hours from Los Angeles.
Prerequisites: No previous climbing
experience required, but some previous experience in hiking
and backpacking is strongly reccommended. Previous Snowshoeing
experience is not necessary. Very good physical shape. Give
us a call if you have a question.
Dates 2010: Mar 1-7 (5-day option: Mar 3-7)
Cost:
7-days: $1095
5-days: $795
Includes:
- Breakfast & dinner while in the backcountry.
- Group camping equipment, such as tents and cooking equipment.
- All technical climbing equipment (except footwear, snowshoes
or skis), is provided.
Lee Vining ice climbing section is operated by Sierra Mountain Guides, a company permited by the Inyo National Forest. |
