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Intermediate level - mountaineering experience required
This early season refresher will allow you to get out under the guidance of one of our Mountaineering instructors and review some of the essential skills for safe mountain travel. Ice axe self-arrests, basic crevasse rescue skills and alpine rope techniques are all covered in this intensive one-day field session. This course also offers you an opportunity to question your instructor on many different aspects of mountaineering that you may want to brush up on!
Details for Mountaineering Skills Refresher
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Dates
May 23, 2010
May 30, 2010
June 6, 2010
June 13, 2010
Jun 20, 2010
June 27, 2010
All dates are full one-day sessions held in a local mountain location close to Vancouver, BC.
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Cost
$125. + gst
1:6 Instructor to Student ratio
Includes instruction and all specialized climbing equipment (ropes, harnesses, helmets, ice-axes, etc).
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Prerequisites
Previous mountaineering course or experience; good physical fitness.
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Location
This course typically takes place in the backcountry behind Mount Seymour. The late season snow pack and easy access of this area make this an ideal location for reviewing and practicing steep snow climbing, crevasse rescue, rock anchors and other mountaineering skills. Other options include accessing the alpine regions of Garibaldi Park via the Blackcomb Mountain ski lifts if the conditions on Seymour are not appropriate.
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Guides and Instructors
All the Guides and Instructors on our Mountaineering programs are Certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and are among many of the top Climbing instructors and guides in British Columbia. We ensure that you are being taught and guided by the best! For more details on the specific guides for your program, contact our office.
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Objectives and Itinerary
The Mountaineering Skills refresher course will help you to refine your essential mountaineering skills:
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Equipment list for Mountain Skills refresher
To view or download a printer friendly .PDF file of the Mountaineering equipment list, click here.
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In addition, Canada West Mountain School supplies all other technical and safety gear. Please go over this list before the course to ensure that you are properly prepared and contact our office if you have any questions. Keep in mind that you will be spending all of your time outdoors in weather conditions that may be adverse. Much of your time will be spent on snow, with temperatures ranging from 0 to +25 during the day. The weather can vary from one extreme to the other, so plan your gear appropriately.
Here are a few stores in the lower mainland region that supply good service and quality outdoor equipment. If you need to purchase or rent equipment, please contact the store well in advance of the course to ensure that what you require is available!
Climb On Equipment
Squamish 604-892-2243
Coast Mountain Sports
2201 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver 604-731-6181; Park Royal store - W. Van. 604 926-6126
Mountain Equipment Co-op
130 West Broadway, Vancouver 604-872-7858 (rentals available)
Valhalla Pure
Station Square, Squamish 604-892-9092 (rentals available)
3 Vets
2200 Yukon Street, Vancouver 604 872-5475
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Logistics and transportation
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the trailhead. We encourage participants to ride-share and rarely have had any problems with students getting to and from courses, but we cannot guarantee that a ride will be available. If you have any concerns about transportation please contact our office before you register.
The locations are chosen close to the actual start date of the course, and vary in distance from Vancouver. The furthest travel required will be about 2 hours drive from Vancouver. Most trailhead's are accessed by roads suitable for 2-wheel drive vehicles.
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Related Programs
Complete Mountaineering
Guided Adventures
Ice Climbing Essentials
Intro to Winter Mountaineering
Please contact the Canada West Mountain School office by phone or email directly for more details.
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