Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Course - Everett - 2017
- Wed, Jan 25, 2017 - Sun, Oct 15, 2017
- Committee: Everett Climbing Committee
- Members: $550.00 Guests: $700.00
- Availability: FULL, 8 on waitlist (50 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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
Graduation Requirements:
- Attend all field trips and lectures
- Successful completion of all field trips
- Passing score on skills, tests, and on written exams
- Current Mountaineers membership
- Current WFA Certification
- Completion of Mountaineers Navigation Module
- Completion of 3 required experience climbs, including at least one glacier and one rock climb by Oct 1st.
- Petition the Climbing Committee
- Climbing Committee Approval
Badges you will earn:
Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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Basic Climbing - Midterm Exam | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Mar 20, 2024
Registration closed Mar 18
|
1
participant
1 instructor
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Online Classroom |
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Registration closes Mar 19
|
1
participant
1 instructor
|
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Everett Basic Climbing - Lecture 5 | |||
Online Classroom |
Mon, Apr 15, 2024
Registration closes Apr 13
|
1
participant
2 instructors
|
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Basic Climbing - Practice Session 4 | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
Registration closes Apr 15
|
1
participant
2 instructors
|
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Basic Climbing - Rock 2 Field Trip | |||
Leavenworth |
Sat, Apr 27, 2024 -
Sun, Apr 28, 2024 Registration closes Apr 18
|
0
participants
0 instructors
|
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Everett Basic Climbing - Lecture 6 | |||
Taylor's Landing (Snohomish) |
Thu, May 2, 2024
Registration closes Apr 30
|
1
participant
2 instructors
|
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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
|
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Basic Climbing - Practice Session 5 | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, May 22, 2024
Registration closes May 20
|
1
participant
7 instructors
|
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Everett Basic Climbing - Lecture 7 | |||
Online Classroom |
Wed, May 29, 2024
Registration closes May 27
|
1
participant
0 instructors
|
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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
|
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Basic Climbing - Final Exam | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Jun 5, 2024
Registration closes Jun 3
|
1
participant
3 instructors
|
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Online Classroom |
Thu, Jun 6, 2024
Registration closes Jun 4
|
1
participant
3 instructors
|
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Basic Climbing - Potluck Celebration | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Jun 19, 2024
Registration closes Jun 17
|
1
participant
4 instructors
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Additional badges needed to graduate
Completed
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.
You must register for this course to see course materials.