5 Day Expedition Skills and Mountaineering Seminar
Mt. Baker, Mt. Rainer | $1199-$1599
Price depends on number of climbers. Check out the seasons programs listing for dates or get in touch about scheduling a program.
Does going up on the glacier and lowering someone 20 feet into a bottomless crevasse and having some fun climbing ice on the way back out sound routine? If it doesn’t are you really ready to be up on the glacier in less ideal conditions when you might actually fall in one? This program is based around advanced glacier navigation and rescue skills that will empower you to make the most of your time on large glaciers. In addition to a summit attempt our goal is to get to know the glacier more intimately. Starting with how to even find good cracks to practice with.
Special Offering – Mt. Rainer
June 31-July 5 $3000 per person
Mt. Rainer provides an excellent training ground for high altitude climbing. The upper mountain has snow and ice conditions you will encounter in high elevations in the world greater ranges. This five day seminar will do a excellent job of preparing you to do well on expeditions well over 14,000-feet.
Please get in contact to book. This program will be run with two guides and four customers and requires a base level of climbing experience and fitness.
Topics
In addition our summit attempt we will have several skills based seminar sessions, with the goal being to prepare you for your own ski based glaciated descents. Topics will include:
– Snow based expedition, camp and cooking craft
– Glacier navigation, safety and rescue
– Glacier climbing rope work and equipment use
– Snow climbing and self arrest techniques
Whats included
- Instruction from an IFMGA guide
- Group technical gear: ropes, pickets
- Group camp gear: stoves, fuel, tents
What not included
- Transportation and lodging off mountain
- Food
- Personal gear
- Forest service parking pass
General Itinerary
TBD
Evening Zoom Meeting
Two weeks out we will have a zoom meeting to go over last minute questions as well as address questions about food and packing strategies.
Day 1
PM Gear Check and Dinner
We will meet in Bellingham the night prior to entering the field and check our gear and get dinner as a team. Plan on being in Bellingham by 5pm and spending the night in town.
Day 2
Approach to Camp
We will meet in Glacier WA to head up to the TH at 8am. We will take our time on the approach, this day is all about getting up to camp feeling good. We want to get to camp with time to build camp and disscuss snow camp craft.
Day 3
Skills Day
Topics to be determined by the interests of team.
Day 4
Skills Day
Topics to be determined by the interests of team.
Day 5
Summit Attempt
Generally an alpine start. Expect up to 8-10 hours depending on conditions.
Day 6
Hike out to TH
While it is possible to grab a late flight out this day most people enjoy getting a hotel by the airport to shower and dry out gear before flying out.
Who can apply?
There are no prerequisites for this program. After you join you will receive a detailed itinerary, recommended gear list as well as recommendations for training and preparation.
Know Your Guide
When you hire a guide through a guide service, the most important part of the trip is an unknown. This program is based around making sure you know what you’re paying for. As an IFMGA guide with over ten years experience you will be getting the cutting edge techniques and best practices. There are less than 170 American’s who have an IFMGA license.
