*This is a 1-day course.

This course invites climbers in to learn about the world of alpine climbing and practice some fundamental rope skills to keep the team safe and moving efficiently. As they relate to alpine climbing, we will discuss planning for objectives, gear selection, expectations and communication between partners, forecasts, bail strategies, navigation, and overnight bivy preparation. We’ll also dive into best practices for protecting and preserving fragile alpine environments.

This is a skills-intensive course. Come prepared to take notes, ask questions, outline risks and dream big for your next alpine adventure. Very little time will be spent climbing with the majority of our day being skill building and repetition.