Alpine Scrambling Course

OVERVIEW & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

(Please Read before registering)

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.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR OUR STUDENTS

2023 Students will have a guaranteed space available when registering for our dedicated  Wilderness First Aid Course, Basic Navigation Course & Stewardship Activity.

We are offering two, full day Wilderness First Aid courses with space dedicated to 2023 Alpine Scrambling students.  Students can choose to attend a single, full day class on March 4th or April 16th.  A link to this course will be sent to registered Alpine Scrambling students.  An additional Wilderness First Aid course fee will be applicable.

Our Navigation course will begin on April 18th and the Field Trip will take place at Irish Cabin on the second day of Camp ONE while we're already onsite.  A link to this course will be sent to registered 2023 Alpine Scrambling students.  An additional Basic Navigation course fee will be applicable.

At the conclusion of our 2023 training evolution, students can earn a full day Stewardship credit after completing our activity at Northwest Trek on June 3rd.  Last season, students and instructors rebuilt the porcupine exhibit and refreshed the wolverine and eagle exhibits. 

NOTE:  Current WFA,  NAV and Stewardship badges must be in your profile to graduate Alpine Scrambling.  If you have already taken these courses and will remain current through October 31, 2023, you do not need to retake these courses or activity.

EQUIVALENCY

If you already have the skills covered in this course and want to get involved, check out Tacoma's Scrambling Equivalency course.

The 2023 course will be conducted in an indoor and outdoor in-person environment.  All students and instructors will be responsible for following The Mountaineers COVID-19 Code Of Conduct. 

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 in the communities we serve. More information on financial assistance is available here.

CANCELLATION POLICY 

Alpine Scrambling is a highly sought-after course.  As a  courtesy to other potential students and those that will be placed on the  roster waitlist, a cancellation policy will be applied as follows: 

• Students may cancel the course at will prior to February 12th, 2023 for a full refund less a $10 fee.
• No refunds will be approved after February 12th unless a replacement student can be registered prior to February 18th, 2023. It is the responsibility of the cancelling student to find a replacement.
• No refunds will be approved after February 18th, 2023. 

Make-Up Dates 

There are no make-up dates available for any of the published course activities. If you are unable to commit to the published dates, please reconsider applying for this course and leave a spot for another student.

Back-Up Dates 

In the event a course related activity is cancelled due to weather or any safety related reason, the Committee will work together with the students to develop a remedy. Students are encouraged to understand that there may be circumstances beyond the control of the training leadership.