Ice Climbing Skills Development Application

The Mountaineers Technical Skills Development Program

Purpose: For Mountaineers to apply to represent their branch as participants in our Progressive Climbing Education (PCE) Technical Skills Development Program. This program is designed to include the most highly qualified applicants representing a wide range of branches.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet these criteria:

Be a current, active member of the Mountaineers with a history of active volunteer engagement.
Commit to attending any of the climbing trips for which you are selected to participate.
Commit to sharing the learning from this program by using it to teach classes, develop new classes, or lead field trips that draw on your expertise.

The Mountaineers will pay for lodging and expenses for professional guides. You will be responsible for your food and travel expenses, plus any equipment needed for the trip.

Name Please enter your name as it appears on your Mountaineers member profile.

Email Enter your email address.

Branch Please select the branch whose climbing program you are most closely affiliated with

Bellingham
Everett
Kitsap
Olympia
Seattle
Tacoma

Volunteer History Describe your history as a volunteer for The Mountaineers, especially highlighting elements that might not be readily apparent from your member profile

Goals Name a few specific ice climbing skills you'd like to work on through this program. How do you think a trip like this could help you develop those skills?

Ice Climbing Ability What grade of water ice are you currently comfortable leading?

Water Ice II or less
Water Ice III
Water Ice IV or greater

Rock Climbing Ability What grade of rock are you proficient at leading using traditional protection (not sport-climbing)?

5.7 or less
5.8
5.9
5.10 or greater

Giving Back How would you use the skills you develop from this program to further the mission of the Mountaineers, and share your learning with the rest of the organization?

Improving Leadership Development Would you be willing to share your learning from this experience with the Progressive Climbing Education Leadership Development Committee?

Yes
No
Unsure

References Please list 2-3 references who can speak to your volunteer work at the Mountaineers and/or the broader climbing community. Please include email and phone contact information for each reference.

Optional References 1 You may optionally upload a written reference in support of your application. All written references should be attached to this application (not emailed separately).

Optional References 2 You may optionally upload a written reference in support of your application. All written references should be attached to this application (not emailed separately).

Additional Comments Is there anything else you'd like to tell us in support of your application?

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