
Scrambling Course
Compressed Alpine Scrambling Course
Compressed Alpine Scrambling Course A. This course covers the same curriculum of skills as the regular Alpine Scramble Course and Compressed Alpine Scrambling Course B but over the span of one weekend.
- Mon, Apr 1, 2024 - Thu, Oct 31, 2024
- Committee: Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Members: $540.00 Guests: $615.00
- Availability: 18 (20 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you find it easier to take a class over a long weekend and in a short time frame--- Compressed Alpine Scrambling Course A (CASC- A) is for you, differing only from the regular Alpine Scrambling class by the intensity of the instructional experience. Learn how to travel off-trail and safely across rock and snow filled terrain and use an ice ax to reach some of the great peaks in the area. After an in town Gear Workshop April 11, 2024 and a conditioning hike on at Tiger Mountain on April 27th or 28th, and a long-weekend (Friday thru Sunday) of field instruction the program culminates with the regular Seattle Alpine Scrambling class Experience Field Trip on June 1st or 2nd 2024.
The course will begin at the Seattle Mountaineers Program center in May 3 2024, with two skills workshops. The course will then move to the Stevens Pass Mountaineers Lodge on Friday night May 3, 2024 through Sunday afternoon, May 5, 2024 for a weekend of field trips. Students are required to meet all other requirements to successfully graduate the program. Due to the challenges of CASC students are expected to demonstrate excellent physical conditioning – such as being able to achieve 2,000 feet in elevation gain in a reasonable time with a pack in each of two consecutive days as well as other strenuous physical activities during the field trips. If you have any questions about conditioning please contact the course leader. One test is hiking Mt. Si in 2 hours or less with a pack carrying 15% of your bodyweight. Due to the timing of this course, students will have to sign up for Wilderness Navigation early in the season and have it completed before the June 1, 2024 Experience Field Trip weekend.
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Complete the online Low Impact Recreation quiz.
- Complete the Avalanche Awareness Course
- Complete a Stewardship event
- Complete 3 scrambles
- Complete the Wilderness First Aid course
- Complete the Wilderness Navigation course/Seattle/Foothills by June 1 to eligible for the Experience Field Trip.
- ** First Aid and Navigation are separate courses with their own fees.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Mountaineers strives to serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. We are committed to providing access to outdoor recreation, education and conservation opportunities for all members and youth in the communities we serve. More information on financial assistance is available here: https://www.mountaineers.org/membership/scholarship-financial-assistance
Badges you will earn:
Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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Gear Workshop | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Registration opens Mar 1; Instructor registration open now
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20
participants
4 instructors
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Tiger Mountain Field Trip | |||
West Tiger Mountain No. 1 |
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
Registration opens Mar 1; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
0 instructors
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West Tiger Mountain No. 1 |
Sun, Apr 28, 2024
Registration opens Mar 1; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
0 instructors
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Rock Workshop | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, May 3, 2024
Registration opens Apr 1; Instructor registration open now
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20
participants
4 instructors
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Rock Scrambling | |||
Sam Hill (Leavenworth) |
Sat, May 4, 2024
Registration opens Apr 1; Instructor registration open now
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20
participants
5 instructors
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Snow Skills | |||
Stevens Pass Ski Area |
Sun, May 5, 2024
Registration opens Apr 1; Instructor registration open now
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20
participants
5 instructors
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Experience Field Trip | |||
Bills Peak |
Sat, Jun 1, 2024
Registration opens May 6; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
0 instructors
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Ingalls Peak/South Peak |
Sun, Jun 2, 2024
Registration opens May 6; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor on waitlist
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Additional badges needed to graduate
Completed
The 10 Essentials, Scrambling gear and overnight supplies for 2 nights at the Stevens Lodge.
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