**This course is being offered in partnership between SheJumps and Alpine Ascents. Please visit the Alpine Ascents Regisration Page to register. Registration MUST be completed through AAI. This page is intended only to promote the event. This course costs $375.**
When you register, please note "SheJumps" in the "Notes for Program Staff" section.
Join SheJumps and Alpine Ascents International for a day of Mountaineering Fundamentals!
Our one-day fundamentals course teaches basic skills essential for mountaineering. Successful completion of the course fulfills the prerequisites for our 4-Day Emmons Climb of Mount Rainier. Participants can expect a full day of learning and practicing snow climbing techniques which include ascending and descending steep snow slopes, cramponing, ice axe use, and self-arrest.
The training takes place on the beautiful slopes near the Lower Nisqually Glacier of Mount Rainier, originally named “təqʷuʔməʔ” (Taquoma), about an hour hike from the Paradise Visitor Center. We start by working on walking techniques for moving competently and efficiently over snowy and icy slopes. Good footwork, balance, and rest techniques are invaluable skills that you will use in all future mountaineering endeavors. Guides then dive into instruction on ice axe use and how to self-arrest. Students will take the afternoon to practice a variety of skills from self arrest to running protection and steep snow ascending and descending. This fundamentals day provides a fantastic overview or refresher of basic mountaineering skills to develop a solid foundation to take with you into the mountains.
This program is ideal for novice climbers seeking to learn the fundamentals of mountaineering and gain confidence traveling on glaciers and steep snow slopes. It’s also a great course for those who have taken a prolonged break from mountaineering and would like to refresh skills before a climb.
Course Objectives
- Mountaineering footwork on snow
- Cramponing
- Mountaineering Knots
- Ice Axe Skills
- Self-Arrest
- Rope team travel
- Glacier travel rope configuration
- Running protection
- Ascending and Descending Steep Snow Slope
For any additional questions about the course please contact Alpine Ascents International at Climb@AlpineAscents.com.
**This course is being offered in partnership between SheJumps and Alpine Ascents. Please visit the Alpine Ascents Regisration Page to register. Registration MUST be completed through AAI. This page is intended only to promote the event. This course costs $375.**
When you register, please note "SheJumps" in the "Notes for Program Staff" section.
Please note that the course cost does not include guide gratuities. You are under no obligation to tip the guides, but 10-15% of the course cost is highly recommended. The guides pool tips and accept cash or Venmo. We recommend tipping $30-$60 for this course.
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All participants must sign the SheJumps Participant Waiver prior to participating in this event. Participants must also sign the Alpine Ascents International Waiver.
To prioritize the health of our community, please do not attend a SheJumps event if you are experiencing any cold-like symptoms.
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Cancellation Policy
Please reference the Alpine Ascents International website for information about cancellations.
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