Scrambling Course
Alpine Scrambling Course
Alpine Scrambling Course - Tacoma
Contacts
- Wed, Mar 14, 2018 - Fri, Nov 1, 2019
- Committee: Tacoma Alpine Scrambling Program
- Members: $220.00 Guests: $320.00
- Availability: 1 (37 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a 1 or 2 year course to instruct students in mountain climbing.
Most Northwest mountain summits are accessible by scramble routes. In this course you will learn how to reach those non-technical snow and rock summits. Comprehensive instruction includes proper equipment and clothing, route finding, avalanche awareness and avoidance, rock and off-trail scrambling, snow travel, ice-ax arrest, glissade techniques and wilderness ethics. Alpine scrambles are moderate to strenuous outings involving off-trail travel. They are generally summit oriented with class 2 or 3 climbing on rock or equally exposed snow slopes. Scrambles do not involve travel over glaciers or rock where a climbing harness and roped protection are called for. Scrambles often visit many of the same destinations as technical climbs, just using different routes.
2018 Lectures - All lectures start promply at 6:30 on Wednesdays, Dates: Mar 14 & 28, April 25, May 9. Final written test May 23
2018 Field Trips April 7, 21, May 5, 19&20, June 2
Badges you will earn:
Alpine Scrambling Course
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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| Tacoma Scrambling Activity - Course Kick-Off | |||
| Tacoma Program Center |
Sat, Mar 14, 2026
Registration closes Mar 12
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16
participants
2 instructors on waitlist
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| Tacoma Scrambling Activity - Rock ONE | |||
| SPIRE Rock |
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Registration closes Apr 16
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16
participants
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| Tacoma Scrambling Activity - Snow ONE | |||
| Paradise |
Sat, Apr 25, 2026
Registration closes May 14
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16
participants
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| Tacoma Scrambling Field Trip - Rock TWO | |||
| Leavenworth |
Sat, May 2, 2026
Registration closes Apr 30
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15
participants
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| Tacoma Scrambling Field Trip - Snow TWO | |||
| Bullion Basin |
Sat, May 16, 2026 -
Sun, May 17, 2026 Registration closes May 28
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16
participants
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Additional badges needed to graduate
Completed
Wilderness First Aid Course
Stewardship Credit
Basic Navigation Course
A list of required equipment is included in the course materials and will be discussed at Lecture 1. We suggest you wait until lecture 1 before buying lots of equipment. Information will be provided then regarding ice axe, helmet, prussics, boots, etc.
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