This course provides a review of basic climbing skills and provides an opportunity to learn the latest methods for skills such as belaying and crevasse rescue, as taught in the Seattle climbing courses.   Sessions are relaxed, with equal emphasis placed on having an enjoyable time as on upgrading students' skills.

There is no official evaluation, and students can do as much or as little as they wish.  Completion or non-completion of the course does not change one's eligibility to climb with the Mountaineers.

Most instructors are graduates of the Intermediate Climbing course, and  better than 50% are climb leaders. 

Course Structure
The course consists of two in-town practice sessions and two to 25 participants. Registrants should download course material from the Basic Refresher Community on the Mountaineers Web site.

Eligibility
To enroll in the Basic Refresher Course you must be a member of The Mountaineers and meet any of the following conditions:

• Graduated from any branch Basic Climbing Course
• Obtained Basic Equivalency
• Have an approved extension for the Basic Climbing Course.

Course Frequency
This course is offered once a year, usually in April.

How to Register
Register on-line at Mountaineers.org and search in the Activities Search area.   If you are unable to register online, please call the clubhouse (206-284-8484) to sign up.

Course Fee
$50. Payable to The Mountaineers. Refunds are subject to the Mountaineers refund policy. The course fee does not include the cost of the text, Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills (7th Edition), available at The Mountaineers Bookstore.

Additional Information
The Basic Refresher eCommunity on the Mountaineers website contains updated course information and handouts, as well as a forum for participants to post questions and comments.

Contact
Priscilla Moore, seattlebasicrefresher@gmail.com, Refresher Course Subcommittee.