Youth
Mountaineering Challenge
Two Weeks, Ages 14-17 - good
fitness required, must apply (see below).
Maximum Group Size: 8
The ultimate trip for
adventurous teens! 13 days of roaming the mountain wilderness while crossing
high passes, rock climbing, ascending soaring peaks, crossing glaciers, and
being entirely immersed in the mountains. This challenging trip will be led by
one of our most experienced guides and will be an adventure you will not soon
forget!
This type of trip is often
described as a life changing experience by many participants. It will open your
eyes to what you are capable of achieving and the strength that lies inside all
of us.
Activities
During the two
weeks you will be learning skills in:
·
Rock
Climbing and Rappelling
·
Mountaineering
·
Steep
Snow Travel
·
Glacier
Travel
·
Alpine
Camping Skills
·
Navigation
·
Leadership
·
Backcountry
Cooking
·
Basic
1st Aid
·
and
much more!
When you arrive at COE we will
spend a few hours getting packed and organized for the trip then out the door
for two weeks in the rugged backcountry of the Canadian Rockies! 
Applying for Youth
Mountaineering Challenge
Before
registering for the Youth Mountaineering Challenge, all candidates must send us
an e-mail, fax, or letter with the following information:
·
Personal
Information - name & age
·
Fitness
& Athletic Experience - how you stay fit, how fit you feel you are, sports
you participate in, etc.
·
Outdoor
Experience - hikes you have done, camping experience, adventure activities you
have done, etc.
·
Why
you want to come - most importantly, let us know why you want to join the Youth
Mountaineering Challenge and what you feel you can offer to the team.
Once we have reviewed
your application, we will get back to you with a registration package and
perhaps with some more questions.
What to Bring
Gear can be purchased at a variety of outdoor stores including MEC, a co-op with
some of the lowest prices in
·
Clothing
(track suit for running, running shoes, sweaters, socks (lots), shorts,
T-shirts and sweat pants) Avoid jeans except for indoors.
·
Warm
jacket (fleece best), Warm pants (not jeans).
·
Rain
Jacket and Pants
·
Gloves,
hat and toque
·
Swim
wear/ water shoes
·
Toiletries,
towels, facecloth
·
Sleeping
bag (should be one that can be packed in a back pack with lots of room to
spare) good to minus 10.
·
Lightweight
Sleeping Pad (blue foamie or thermarest) - available for loan if required.
·
Day
pack or back pack (We can rent you one, if you don't have one, $10 for the
week)
·
Most
important of all is a good pair of backpacking boots, preferably 1/2 shank or
better. Hiking shoes are not acceptable.
·
Camera
and pocket money (optional)
·
Sunglasses,
Sunscreen
·
2 -
1L Waterbottles (Nalgene brand best)
·
Make
sure to properly label all of your gear.
Please avoid
bringing valuables to camp. We will not be responsible for lost or stolen
articles.
Do NOT Bring
The following items are not allowed at COE summer youth programs
·
Cell
Phones
·
MP3
Players, Walkmans, etc.
·
Gameboys,
Nintendo's, etc.
·
Knives
|
Dates 2010 $1500 + GST Ages 14 - 17: *Pickup point to be announced,
it will be along Hwy 11* |
Sign Me Up! See
"Applying for Youth Mountaineering Challenge" above. Once accepted
into the program, a registration form will be sent out and a $150 deposit
will be required to hold your spot on the trip. |
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