Intro to Mountaineering

Intro to Mountaineering Course is designed for those who want to take their adventures to the next level. The first 2 days of the course are based out of Revelstoke, where we will build the foundation of the course with rock climbing skills. The next 5 days are spent in a remote backcountry location were we will build on the rock skills foundation with Glacier Travel, Crevasse Rescue, and Mountain Movement techniques. The goal of the course is for individuals to build the skills to travel on glaciers and learn how to travel safely and efficiently through the mountains. All Revelstoke Mountain School course can a will be tailored to meet the needs of the students.

Guest to guide Ratio is 6:1.

Cost is $1400 per guest for the 7 day course.

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Hire your own private guide for a unique backcountry experience. Let the experts do all the planning, they will choose the best place for you to ski on any given day. Safety is alway the first priority, followed directly by having a darn good time.

Intro to Mountaineering will cover skills such as:

Intro to Mountaineering covers a vast amount of skills and will prepare yo to take your adventures to the summit. The course is all taught in the field and will provide you with the opportunity to learn the skills, then put them into practise immediately.

Day 1-2

Meet in Revelstoke and head to a near by climbing area to work on our rock climbing skills and techniques

Day 3

Meet at the trail head and start our walk into the mountains. Along the approach to camp we will work on our map reading skills and navigation techniques. We will arrive at our backcountry camping location and set up for the next 4 nights.

Day 4-7

These days will be spent working on glacier travel and crevasse rescue, efficient mountain movement, and a summit day. Days are spent working on skills and evenings are spent working on our camp craft, refining skills, and spending time together in the mountains.

Location

Rogers Pass

Duration

7 Days

Course Cost

$1400

Ability Level

Beginner - Intermediate

Jeff Mitchell

Born and raised in New Brunswick, he found the mountains and never looked back. Hard work and a passion for digging deep when it mattered most brought him to where he is today:

Living in the heart of British Columbia’s interior mountains, sharing his love of the mountains with all those lucky enough to ski and climb with him.