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Learn to dig a snow cave, build an
igloo, pitch a tent, and create a comfortable
camp in the snow. Go on the "Tour de Caves" and
admire the creativity of your friends and fellow
students. Come with us and learn what a warm and
pleasant experience winter camping can be! This
course consists of one lecture and one overnight
field trip.
Snowshoers, skiers, scramblers, climbers, and
snowboarders can learn (1) to camp safely in
snow, and (2) to use survival skills to spend
the night in severe weather.
Course Structure
One
lecture
at the Mountaineers Program Center,
Magnuson Park. Winter camping & survival
techniques, snow cave construction.
One Field Trip: All
weekend, Saturday and Sunday, location and
details at lecture.
We have often had to change the
destination and/or details because of ski area
requirements, weather, roads etc etc, that we
now wait until the lecture to issue this
information. It is usually near Mt Baker
but do NOT count on it. There have even been
times when it was changed AFTER the lecture -
those changes are out of our control. Be sure to
keep your email address updated and checked
regularly at all times.
Course Registration
You can
register online via The Mountaineers Home Page
or in person at the office in the Program
Center, or by mail using the course registration
form (available through the office).
Course Fees
Course Fee: $60, members only.
Eligibility
To participate in the class, you
be a Mountaineers member and must have completed
the Snowshoe Lite, Scrambling, Climbing,
Backcountry Ski or Snowshoe Course. You
must be at least 14 years old to participate.
14-18 year-olds must have parental permission
and be interviewed by the Snowshoe
Committee Chair.
If you are not currently a member and would like
to learn more about our club, please see the information page, or phone.
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