Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
This is the 2nd lecture in the Intro Backpacking course
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Following Alpine Rock
Workshop #1- Practice mule knot, top-rope belay, intro to basic anchors, and introduce lead belaying.
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
No Prerequisites
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Students will practice slabbing techniques, emergency descent, knot tying, and bouldering techniques.
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
No Prerequisites
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Practice rock and snow skills in a controlled environment.
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
Prerequisites
Backpacking Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
This required field trip consists of several stations where students in the B3 course will
Difficulty: Easy, Easy
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
Navigation Field trip: Wilderness Navigation
The third of three activities required to complete the Foothills Wilderness Navigation course.
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Women's Alpine Scrambling Course
Scramble conditioning hike
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Aid & Big Wall Climbing Course
Aid & Big Wall Field Trip. Day 1 of 2 at Frenchman's Coulee, near Vantage,
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
Field trip: Intensive Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Climbing conditioner! Keep up your fitness training while socializing with other students and instructors
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Winter Camping, Glacier Team Travel, Crampon Technique
Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad A
We will begin mock leading as well as have the opportunity to practice crack climbing,
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Clinic
Evaluation outing to receive trad equivalency. Skills covered include placing gear, gear spacing, clean and
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Climbing Field trip: Self Rescue I
Opportunity for students to demonstrate their new rescue skills by performing a follower rescue in
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
Sea Kayaking Clinic
Important training for those wishing to help out in the Basic Sea Kayaking Class
Difficulty: Sea Kayak II
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
Prerequisites
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Basic Rock Skills Workshop
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue
Small Party Rescue: scenarios. Best weather day.
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Conditioning hikes, snowshoes, scrambles, and anything else related to fitness for climbers and climbing students.
Difficulty: *Varies*, Strenuous, Winter Scramble
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Crevasse Rescue Exam
Difficulty: M1 Intremediate Ski, Easy
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites