
Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Course - Kitsap
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers course.
- Wed, Jan 17, 2018 - Mon, Dec 31, 2018
- Committee: Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Members: $400.00 Guests: $600.00
- Availability: FULL, 13 on waitlist (24 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Contact Ralph Wessels, Co-Chair Kitsap Basic Climbing Course, for course information. ralphwessels@comcast.net; (253) 857-5658.
Thank you for your interest in joining the 2018 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 progressively gain knowledge and technical skills throughout the class and ultimately apply them to actual climbs. The course will utilize the book, Freedom of the Hills, 9th Edition as part of the instruction. Classes will be held at the Kitsap Cabin in Bremerton. Field sessions will occur at a variety of locations to meet the specific training.
For insight about the course from a past student, please read the blog at the following link. https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/kitsap-basic-alpine-course-expanding-my-reach
The climbing course involves a commitment of time both in and outside of the scheduled classes and field trips for learning about mountaineering and climbing, developing technical abilities, and conditioning.
Cancellation from the course will incur a $100 fee prior to registration closure. Cancellation after registration has closed will result in partial or no refund, subject to the Chair's decision.
Please consider the time commitment, course schedule, and cancellation policy before registering.
Participants must be members of the Mountaineers. Graduation requirements include the following:
- Participants have up to 2 years to complete the course
- Attend all classroom sessions
- Satisfactorily complete all field sessions
- Obtain the gear by the date required.
- Pass all skills tests
- Pass a conditioning test
- Complete 3 climbs consisting of one rock, one glacier, and one of either rock, alpine, or glacier
- Complete a separate Navigation course (~ $70)
- Complete a separate Wilderness First Aid or Mountain-Oriented First Aid course (~ $170)
- Fulfill a Stewardship activity
Badges you will earn:
Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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Basic Climbing Course - Meet and Greet (optional) | |||
Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center |
Sat, Nov 23, 2019
Registration closed Nov 21
|
20
participants
4 instructors
|
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Basic Climbing Class #4 | |||
Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center |
Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Registration closed Mar 23
|
1
participant
5 instructors on waitlist
|
|
Basic Rock 1 Field Trip | |||
Tacoma Program Center |
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
Registration closed Mar 27
|
1
participant
1 instructor on waitlist
|
|
Basic Rock 2 Field Trip | |||
Mount Erie |
Sat, Apr 18, 2020
Registration closed Apr 2
|
1
participant
2 instructors on waitlist
|
|
Basic Climbing Class #1 | |||
Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center |
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
Registration closed Jan 12
|
15
participants
20 instructors
|
|
Basic Field Trip #1 - Knots | |||
Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center |
Sat, Jan 16, 2021
Registration closed Jan 15
|
15
participants
2 instructors
|
|
Basic Climbing Class #2 | |||
Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center |
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
Registration closed Jan 26
|
15
participants
2 instructors
|
|
Basic Belay/Rappel Field Trip #2 | |||
Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center |
Sat, Feb 6, 2021
Registration closed Feb 5
|
15
participants
1 instructor
|
Additional badges needed to graduate
Completed
- Helmet
- Climbing harness with belay loop
- Mountaineering boots (not hiking boots)
- Non-locking carabiners (6 - wire gates are best, not minis)
- Locking carabiner pear shaped (1)
- Locking carabiner - oval or D-shaped (3)
- Approved belay device (i.e., Petzl Reverso 4 or Black Diamond ATC Guide)
- Chock pick
- Belay gloves (big box leather gloves work)
- 10 essentials (see info on approved compasses)
- Overnight pack (suggest 60 to 75 liter)
- Day pack (suggest 35 to 40 liter, can also use Overnight pack)
- Ice axe (sized appropriately) with leash
- Crampons - 12 point steel with horizontal front points that fit your boots
- Snow shovel (metal, not plastic)
- Picket - 24" aluminum
- Rescue pulley - prusik minding (will have square shoulders)
- Appropriate clothing
- Camping items that fit into pack
- Slings, webbing, and perlon cord (we will go over what is needed in class)
- Snow shoes (can be rented or borrowed too)