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Climbing Course
TCS Intermediate Snow
Alpine Climbing School instruction is oriented toward advanced skills needed to participate safely on non-glaciated mountaineering climbs within Colorado - in all seasons and weather conditions. The Intermediate Snow class addresses snow travel in an alpine environment.
- Wed, Apr 3, 2024 - Sun, Apr 7, 2024
- Committee: Denver
- Members: $135.00 Guests: $150.00
- Availability: 16 (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is not an introductory class, and we’ve used the terminology “intermediate” because a prerequisite for Alpine Climbing School is that you have taken CMC Wilderness Trekking School, or have equivalent experience. WTS is geared toward providing fundamental skills for hikers who may encounter and cross low angle snowfields which exist throughout the summer in Colorado, including the use of an ice axe to self-arrest. Alpine Climbing School graduation climbs may include a long approach with overnight camping. These are requisite skills for completion of Alpine Climbing School.
Alpine Climbing School involves a significant progression beyond hiking, trekking, and backpacking. The course is oriented toward more aggressive pursuits. This includes training in preparation for graduation climbs involving direct ascent of steep snow couloirs, fourth class rock scrambling, short sections of belayed low fifth class rock climbing, and use of rope for protection and rappelling.
Intermediate Snow addresses aspects of snow travel using crampons and an ice axe. This class is a prerequisite for Advanced Snow, which involves the use of rope and anchor systems for protection. These classes are intended to be taken together, and Advanced Snow is intended to be taken sequentially.
Skills covered in Intermediate Snow include:
- Ice Axe Technique
- Crampon Technique
- Ascending and Descending Moderate to Steep Terrain
- Self-Arrest With and Without Crampons
- Glissading
Badges you will earn:
This course has no scheduled activities.
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