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Winter Backcountry Camping
Expedition Training Workshop

Overview

This course is an excellent base for the aspiring mountaineer. Whether your goals are to climb some of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks in the winter, travel to Alaska or join an expedition to the Himalayas; this course is for you. In most high mountain environments there is often extended camping on snow or ice. In order to adequately prepare you the Winter Camping/Expedition Training Workshop will cover all the necessary components of surviving and living comfortably in the snow and ice. Some of the key skills learned will be; how to chose the correct gear for your trip, what to bring and not bring; heavy and comfy versus light and fast, how to choose an appropriate campsite, set your tent up to withstand the gnarly storms, dig a snow cave or qunicy, efficient packing and planning and movement in winter environments will be emphasized during this course.

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Details

Trip length: 1 evening and 2 days in field with 1 overnight
Dates: December 18-20, 2007 & March 11-13, 2008
Cost: $600 per person. Based on 3 person min. & Max ratio 6:1
Difficulty: Two outdoor field days and one night snow camping
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Includes: Includes AMGA/IFMGA trained or certified guide, tents, stoves, cookware and avalanche travel equipment.

Itinerary

Day 2 - Field workshop and snow camp overnight -

Day 3 - Field workshop -

Day 1 - Evening workshop orientation -

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Winter Backcountry Camping Expedition Training Workshop

Overview

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Details

Itinerary

Winter Backcountry Camping
Expedition Training Workshop