The Basic Alpine Climbing Course is an intensive and thorough program in training to become a competent climbing partner on technical rock, snow, and glacier climbs in the Pacific Northwest. Included skills taught and experiences had are belaying and rope handling, rappelling, 5th class rock climbing, snow/glacier climbing, basic technical rescue, 1st aid & map & compass (separate programs and prices), back-country camping including snow camping, emergency survival skills, guidance on gear purchases and conditioning, basic risk assessment, weather, avalanche assessment, and more. Participants are trained to become solid and competent participants in the realm of alpine climbing on rock and glacier summits in the PNW.

The 2011 course application is now available at http://sbca.mountaineers.org!

You can also find more information about the course, including the full schedule and an FAQ at that location.

Instructions about how to enroll will be emailed to you after your application has been accepted.

Scheduled class meetings at the Program Center at Magnuson Park:
- Oct 14, 2010 – 7:00-9:00 pm
- Feb 3 – 7:00-9:00 pm
- Apr 14 – 7:00-9:00 pm

Field Trips:
- Oct 26, 27,Nov 11, 12 – Knots
- Dec 7, 8, Jan 4, 5 – Rappel, Belay, and Prusik
- Feb 12, 13, Mar 5,6 – Belay Escape
- Mar 26, 27, Apr 2, 3 – Rock skills evaluation
- Apr 23, 24, May 7, 8 – Snow Travel Skills
- May 31, Jun 1, 8, 9 – Crevasse rescue evaluation

Course Fee: $500.00

There are no refunds beyond the first lecture.

This is a member's only program; you must be a member of The Mountaineers before registering for the course.

For general membership questions contact club staff at clubmail@mountaineers.org or (206) 521-6001