Alpine Skills Week

This action packed week will prepare participants for the challenges, risks, and pleasures of alpine climbing on a variety of mountainous terrain. Ascents of major Rockies peaks will be a highlight of the week and perhaps of your entire summer! It will be a challenging week and a basic level of fitness is required for the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Some previous climbing experience is also required. A couple of days rock or ice climbing should suffice. If you have no previous climbing experience please consider taking one of our introductory rock climbing weekends, or signing up for the complete 16 day rock and alpine course.

Sample Agenda

Day 1 - After a morning session covering basic knots, hitches and ropehandling we will head outside to begin learning crevasse rescue skills. A number of rescue systems will be introduced with an emphasis on simplicity and efficiency. All participants will have the chance to lead a rescue, assist in a rescue, be rescued, and self rescue.
Day 2 - Time to put our new skills to work. The day will be spent travelling through crevassed, glaciated terrain. We will complete an alpine circuit and perhaps a summit with much time spent discussing route finding and hazard management.
Day 3 to 7 - The remaining 5 days of the course will include ascents of major peaks, alpine rock skills, navigation, ridge travel, an overnight trip, and much more. The exact location and curriculum will depend on current conditions and weather to maximize the learning and enjoyment of all participants.

Instructors

Instructors of these courses are expert rock climbers and ACMG guides who have vast experience and knowledge in the mountain environment. They have many years experience helping new climbers learn the skills needed to enjoy this great sport.
Learn more about Custom Outdoor Experience Guides.

Other important details...

Equipment List of things you will need to bring

COE Logistics Package info on the lodge, meals, getting here, etc...

Travel on Snow

Crevasses

Dates

TBA

Registration deadline 2 weeks before course start date

Cost

7 days: $1167 + GST (=$1225)

This includes:

Home Cooked Meals
Accommodation in our Lodge
Instruction including two 2:1 ratio guided days
Group Climbing Gear

Add-on guiding days available for 1 guest/guide at $350/day and for 2 guests/guide at $200 each/day

Sign Me Up!

Fill out the Adult Course Registration Form and email it or fax it to us. with a deposit of $100/person. Be prepared to fill out a Waiver Form when you arrive.

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COE, Box 7, Nordegg, AB, T0M 2H0
Phone: (403) 721-2208 Fax: 1-888-314-3690 E-mail:info@coe.ca