Basic Mountaineering Skills Introduction

NOTE: applications are no longer being accepted for this course.

Training Plan for Outdoor Session #2

• Overnight trip... location in planning forum
• Travelling on a glacier
• Roping up in teams of 2, 3, 4 (dividing up the rope, carrying the extra)
• Steep snow travel techniques
• Self arrest solo and when roped up
• Basic crevasse rescue

Please note that the course organizers/trainers are volunteers. Your course fee is paid directly to the BCMC and supports the club.

Changes - Cancellations: This course is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in case of suspected poor weather.  If the course is rescheduled to another weekend that does not fit into your personal schedule then a pro-rated refund may be issued.  IMPORTANT: cancellation fees may apply in case of a cancellation by a participant; please review the BCMC Course Refund Policy for detailed information.

Convenient links to the 2018 Mountain Intro Sessions:

Indoor Session, evening:  https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1526618493
Outdoor Session, 1-day:  https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1527126459
Outdoor Session, 3-day:  https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1527390414
Outdoor Session, 2-day:  https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1527535838