Course Info

1999 Dates

Classic I:
July 21-28

Classic II:
September 10-17

Alpine Classic:
August 21-28

Climbing Level
Intermediate to Advanced

Prerequisites
For Glacier Classics: 6-day Mountaineering Course or equivalent.

For Alpine Classics: 13-day Alpine Course.

Climber/Guide
Ratio: 4:1

Cost
$1,200



From the Bookstore

Mountaineering -- Freedom of the Hills
by Don Graydon
Classic climbing course text; solid info on all aspects of mountain, rock and ice climbing. Available in paperback.


Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue
by Andy Selters
Characteristics of glaciers, crevasse rescue, route finding, gear, etc; includes special skiing info.

Ice World -- Techniques & Experiences Of Modern Ice Climbing
by Jeff Lowe
Comprehensive, state-of-the-art how to on various terrain: snow climbing, glacier travel, climbing mixed ice & rock.

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Glacier Classics & Alpine Classics
These 8-day advanced courses are designed for 6-day mountaineering and 13-day alpine course graduates. Each presents the climber with complex alpine challenges. Team size is small, 4:1 and moves at an advanced pace completing a series of climbs in a relatively short period of time. In fact, this is one of the guides' favorite courses, as they pose challenges to the team that often result in the most exciting climbs of the season.

Course Objectives

  • Complete a series of climbs designed to improve and increase existing mountaineering skills and knowledge.
  • To further develop experienced climbers and facilitate increasing the experienced climber's existing technical skills.
  • Climbing techniques
    • Lead climbing
    • Crevasse rescue review
    • Route finding
    • Rope and belay techniques
    • Protection placement
    • Wilderness navigation

Course Itinerary & Location
Dependent upon skill level, weather and mountain conditions.


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All Alpine Ascents courses on Mount Baker are run under a
special use permit issued by Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.



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