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Have you ever wanted to try rock climbing, or mountaineering? This is the course for you! It will teach you the skills needed to safely hike and climb mountains, up to 14,000 feet, under most weather conditions. These skills include planning and organizing climbs, rock climbing techniques to follow a lead climber on technical routes, and snow climbing techniques for roped climbing with ice axe and crampons.
Pre-requisites:
Cost: $150
Lectures:
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Apr 9 |
Introduction, knots, rope-handling, harnesses, belays |
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Apr 16 |
Knot exam, rock climbing techniques, rappelling |
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Apr 23 |
Mountain health and first aid, high altitude climbing |
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Apr 30 |
Snow climbing and glacier travel techniques |
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May 7 |
Final knot and BMC exams |
Field Days:
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Apr 12 or 13 |
Rock climbing instruction at Horsetooth Reservoir |
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Apr 19 or 20 |
Rock climbing instruction at Horsetooth Reservoir |
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Apr 26 or 27 |
Rock climbing instruction at Horsetooth Reservoir |
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May 3 or 4 |
Snow climbing and glacier travel |
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May 10 or 11 |
Multi-pitch rock climb at Flatirons in Boulder |
Climbing Trips:
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June* |
High peak route-finding and snow climb** |
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July or Aug* |
High peak overnight climb** |
* Dates to be determined by students, ** Destinations to be determined by students
Contacts:
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Gordan Thibedeau |
(970) 223-1758 | |
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Steve Martin |
(970) 568-9333 |