Basic Climbing Course   - Everett - 2017

Climbing Course

Basic Climbing Course

Basic Climbing Course - Everett - 2017

PLEASE READ ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS BELOW***

This is a comprehensive introduction to alpine mountaineering. Graduates will develop the fundamental skills necessary to climb alpine peaks in the northwest. We will cover knots, anchors, belaying, rappelling, rock climbing, glacier travel, the fundamentals of self rescue, and crevasse rescue. This course runs approximately five months meeting weekly with several field trips. Attendance at all lectures and field trips, first aid, navigation and completing experience climbs are required for graduation. Participants should be in good cardiovascular shape and be comfortable with basic camping skills.  Everett offers an intimate learning experience with a high instructor to student ratio. This is perhaps the best reason to select this course.

Although the course is demanding, the rewards are great.  The acquisition of these skills opens the door to a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment.  Course graduates are eligible to participate in Basic Climbs, Club Climbs, the Intermediate Climbing Couse, and other advanced climbing seminars periodically offered by the Everett branch. 

***Please do not sign up for the course unless you can attend ALL field trips and ALL lectures (missing one lecture due to unforeseen circumstances can be arranged).  PLEASE NOTE:  Due to permitting constraints, the Leavenworth Rock 2 Field Trip on April 15-16 takes place over Easter weekend.

Course Schedule - 2017

  • Lecture 1 - Gear lecture - 1/25
  • Lecture 2 - Knots and Prusiks - 2/1
  • Field Trip 1 - Mt Si Conditioner FT (Mt Si) - 2/4
  • Lecture 3 - Rock Anchors and Belaying - 2/15
  • Lecture 4 - Fundamentals Practice - 2/22
  • Field Trip 2 - Fundamentals (Seattle Program Center) - 2/25
  • Lecture 5 - Rappelling and ETO - 3/8
  • Lecture 6 - Rock Climbing and Following on Rock - 3/15
  • Field Trip 3 - Rock 1 (Seattle Program Center) - 3/18
  • Lecture 7 - Midterm Exam - 4/5
  • Lecture 8 - Skills Enhancement - 4/12
  • Field Trip 4 - Rock 2 (Leavenworth) - 4/15-4/16
  • Lecture 9 - Avalanche Awareness and Snow Camping - 4/26
  • Field Trip 5 - Snow 1 (Stevens Pass) - 4/29-4/30
  • Lecture 10 - Packing Wisely and Dealing with Emergencies - 5/10
  • Lecture 11 - Glacier Travel - 5/24
  • Lecture 12 - Z Pulley Practice - 5/31
  • Field Trip 6 - Snow 2 (Mt Baker) - 6/3-6/4
  • Lecture 13 - Final Exam - 6/7
  • Lecture 14 - Potluck Celebration - 6/16
*Lectures will take place at the Summit Everett climbing gym at 2820 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA from 7pm to 9:20pm.
 

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Attend all field trips and lectures
  2. Successful completion of all field trips
  3. Passing score on skills, tests, and on written exams
  4. Current Mountaineers membership
  5. Current WFA Certification
  6. Completion of Mountaineers Navigation Module
  7. Completion of 3 required experience climbs, including at least one glacier and one rock climb by Oct 1st.
  8. Petition the Climbing Committee
  9. Climbing Committee Approval
Course Requirements
Course Activity Date Availability Leader
Basic Climbing - Midterm Exam
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Mar 20, 2024
Registration closed Mar 18
1 participant
1 instructor
Online Classroom
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Registration closes Mar 19
1 participant
1 instructor
Everett Basic Climbing - Lecture 5
Online Classroom
Mon, Apr 15, 2024
Registration closes Apr 13
1 participant
2 instructors
Basic Climbing - Practice Session 4
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
Registration closes Apr 15
1 participant
2 instructors
Basic Climbing - Rock 2 Field Trip
Leavenworth
Sat, Apr 27, 2024 -
Sun, Apr 28, 2024
Registration closes Apr 18
0 participants
0 instructors
Everett Basic Climbing - Lecture 6
Taylor's Landing (Snohomish)
Thu, May 2, 2024
Registration closes Apr 30
1 participant
2 instructors
Basic Climbing - Snow 1 Field Trip
Stevens Pass Ski Area
Sat, May 11, 2024 -
Sun, May 12, 2024
Registration closes May 9
0 participants
0 instructors
Basic Climbing - Practice Session 5
Seattle Program Center
Wed, May 22, 2024
Registration closes May 20
1 participant
7 instructors
Everett Basic Climbing - Lecture 7
Online Classroom
Wed, May 29, 2024
Registration closes May 27
1 participant
0 instructors
Basic Climbing - Snow 2 Field Trip
Mount Baker Recreation Area
Sat, Jun 1, 2024 -
Sun, Jun 2, 2024
Registration closes May 30
0 participants
0 instructors
Basic Climbing - Final Exam
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Jun 5, 2024
Registration closes Jun 3
1 participant
3 instructors
Online Classroom
Thu, Jun 6, 2024
Registration closes Jun 4
1 participant
3 instructors
Basic Climbing - Potluck Celebration
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Jun 19, 2024
Registration closes Jun 17
1 participant
4 instructors
Roster
Required Equipment

Required equipment will be covered in the first lecture.  It will also be listed in the gear matrix in the course handbook handed out the same evening.

Course Materials

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