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| Kootenay Mountaineering Club Spring/Fall Course Schedule |
Here is the proposed list of programs run by the KMC this spring through fall.
Note that all programs are coordinated by volunteer leaders - not professional
guides. They are open to all members of the KMC. There may be a small
charge for some programs to cover costs, and a minimum number of participants
is required for these programs.
Contact the Mountain School director, Sandra McGuinness at
school@kootenaymountaineering.bc.ca for more information on any of these
programs.
Professional climbing courses are offered by local guides David Lussier and
Shaun King. Visit their webpage for more information at:
http://www.mountainsense.ca/index.html.
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Trip Planning Workshop
Wednesday May 12, 2010
5 to 9 pm
Silver King Campus, Nelson
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If you find yourself doing many of the same trips again and again, this workshop
is for you, learn about the many resources available, both on-line and in press to
help you plan new and exciting trips to novel destinations. Bring your ideas for
new trips to this workshop to research during the evening session. |
| Glacier Travel Review |
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Location TBA
Safe summer travel on glaciated terrain requires a certain skill set, including the
ability to build solid anchors, rig a variety of raising systems, and self-rescue
using prussic cord. In this one day workshop, review roping up for glacier travel,
anchor building and build a variety of systems for raising a climber from a
crevasse.
Scrambling Safety for Hikers
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Limit six
Location: Drinnon Peak
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Bagging that elusive summit requires a variety of skills and techniques from
choosing an ascent route with the least objective hazard to climbing moderate
snow slopes to the occasional use of handlines. On this one day workshop, we
will scramble to the summit of a local West Kootenay peak learning and
practicing a variety of scrambling skills including correct ice axe use, appropriate
route selection, group and terrain management to minimize objective and
subjective hazards, and more. |
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