This fun day of training will prepare you for basic snow/glacier climbs and surviving snow covered alpine hiking trails. The class is held near Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood and covers the following topics and skills:
- Ice axe self-belay and self-arrest techniques
- Snow travel techniques
- Snow anchors and belaying
- Roped travel
- Glissading
- Knots for snow climbing
- Clothing and equipment for snow climbing
Price includes instructor(s), round-trip transportation from the Portland area, ice ax, harness, and group climbing gear.
We can conduct a session any time an instructor is available and snow conditions are suitable. Give us a call at (866) 936-0910, or send an e-mail.
