Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Course - Kitsap
Contacts
- Wed, Jan 21, 2015 - Sat, Oct 31, 2015
- Committee: Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Members: $350.00 Guests: $450.00
- Availability: 2 (20 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Contact Ralph Wessels, Basic Climbing Chair, for info on the course or for gear and schedule information. ralphwessels@comcast.net ; (253) 857-5658.
Thank you for your interest in joining the 2015 Basic Climbing Course offered by the Kitsap Branch of the Mountaineers. As a basic climbing student, you will meet interesting and goal-oriented people that all share a common interest - mountaineering. The course is a combination of classroom and field sessions that prepare you for climbing rock, snow, and glaciers. The course is taught by experienced mountaineers that share their knowledge and time as volunteers. Students will gain knowledge and technical skills throughout the class and ultimately apply them to actual climbs. The class utilizes the book, Freedom of the Hills, 8th Edition, as part of the instruction. Classes are held at the Kitsap Cabin and field sessions at a variety of locations to meet the specific training.
Participants must be members of the Mountaineers. Graduation requirements include the following:
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Participants have up to 2 years to complete the course
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Attend all classroom sessions
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Satisfactorily complete all field sessions
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Obtain the gear by the date required.
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Pass all skills tests
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Pass a conditioning test
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Complete 3 climbs consisting of one rock, one glacier, and one of either rock, alpine, or glacier
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Complete a separate Navigation course (additional $50 with spots reserved for Basic students)
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Complete a separate Wilderness First Aid course
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Fulfill a stewardship activity
Class and field sessions are as shown below (some dates subject to change).
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Classroom Sessions |
Field Sessions |
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Class #1 -Wilderness Basics Weekend Kitsap Cabin January 21, 2015. 6:00 PM. 10 Essential Systems, Knots, Leave No Trace, Conditioning, Packing, Documentation, Course Expectations |
FT #1 - Initial Field Experience Green Mountain State Forest January 24, 2015. 8:00 AM |
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Class #2 - Ropes, Anchors, and Belay Kitsap Cabin February 4, 2015. 6:00 PM. |
FT #2 - Ropes, Anchors, and Belay Field Session Kitsap Cabin February 7, 2015. 8:00 AM. |
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Navigation (separate class registration) Kitsap Cabin February 12, 2015. 6:00 PM Maps, Compass, Navigation Systems |
Navigation Field Session (separate class registration) Kitsap Cabin/Green Mountain State Forest February 21, 2015. 8:00 AM. |
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Class #3 - Snow Climbing and Avalanche Awareness Kitsap Cabin March 11, 2015. 6:00 PM. |
FT #3 - Snow Climbing and Avalanche Awareness (Snow 1) Mt Rainier National Park March 21 and 22, 2015. 9:00 AM. Snow Camping, Roping Up, Avalanche Evaluation Skills, Belaying on Snow, Snow Anchors |
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Class #4 - Rock Climbing in the Alpine Environment Kitsap Cabin April 15, 2015. 6:00 PM |
FT #4 - Rock Climbing (Rock 1) Spire Rock - Spanaway April 18, 2015. 8:00 AM |
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FT #5 - Rock Climbing (Rock 2) Leavenworth Area May 9, 2015. 8:00 AM Be prepared to arrive early. |
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Class #5 - Glacier Climbing and Crevasse Rescue Kitsap Cabin May 13, 2015. 6:00 PM. |
FT #6 - Crevasse Rescue Ground School/Prusik Practice Kitsap Memorial Park May 16, 2015. 8:00 AM. |
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FT #7 - Glacier Climbing and Crevasse Rescue Practice (Snow 2) Easton Glacier, Mt Baker National Forest. May 30 and May 31, 2015. 8:00 AM Be prepared to arrive early. |
See: www.kitsapmountaineers.org/index.php/climbing/basic-climbs for schedule, equipment, and additional information.
Badges you will earn:
Basic Alpine Climbing Course
This course has no scheduled activities.
Additional badges needed to graduate
Completed
Wilderness First Aid Course
Basic Navigation Course
Stewardship Credit
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