Mountaineering 102
Building on the fundamentals, Mountaineering 102 introduces advanced techniques for tackling more challenging terrain in winter environments. It’s designed for those with some prior experience who are ready to elevate their skills.
Learn advanced snow and ice climbing techniques
Practice route planning and glacier navigation skills
Deepen your understanding of winter mountain safety
Ideal for those preparing for more technical and remote climbs
Description
All ages 12 and up
Travelling in the rugged backcountry of the Colorado Rockies can be a daunting undertaking. Mountain enthusiasts need to be well prepared to handle anything the mountains might throw at them. Learn how to approach and achieve mountain objectives with the guides at Apex Mountain School. We can work with you to develop new skills and enhance existing ones. Just as importantly, we will help you hone your mountain sense and judgement as our guides share with you their strategies for making the most of mountain environments.
Apex Mountain School’s Mountaineering series of courses offers a logical progression in your development as a mountaineer. Topics for each course may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following.
POSSIBLE TOPICS
- Self Arrest- Review and practice this invaluable skill
- High Angle Self Rescue- Learn how to extricate yourself from threatening situations in complex terrain.
- Team Rope Travel- Practice the basics of this technique and discuss its proper application.
- White Out Navigation- Use navigational aides to help deal with challenging storm situations.
- Fixed Line Ascension- This technique offers additional security of steep and or dicey slopes
- Winter Snow Shelter Construction-– Igloo, Quinzee, Tree Well Shelter, Cave and Snow Trench are discussed. We construct a shelter for our overnight stay.
- Winter Survival Skills
- May also include: backcountry AT/telemark technique.
Booking & Availability
Ready to embark on your winter adventure? We’re excited to guide you on your Mountaineering 102 journey. Reserve your spot through the calendar below, or for more information, call us at (970) 949-9111 or visit our contact page.
If you don’t see enough availability for your group, give us a call—our team can often accommodate larger groups or special requests with flexibility. Let’s get you out in the snow!
Quick Information
Course overview:
Improve and expand upon the skills required to survive and climb in the mountains. Topics include navigation, avalanche education, snow travel and ice and rock climbing.
All ages 12 and up
Dates:
Available daily
Duration:
6 hours
Location:
Leadville, CO (Chalk Creek) Vail, CO (Meadow Mountain)
Difficulty:
Intermediate – Difficult
See our inclusion policy for special group requests.
What you should bring
WHAT TO BRING
- Beacon (rental available)
- *No cotton – cotton does not wick moisture or insulate when wet.
- Synthetic or wool long underwear bottom (thin)
- Synthetic or wool long sleeve top (medium)
- Mid layer top and bottom
- Synthetic or wool socks
- Winter jacket
- Insulated “Puffy” Jacket
- Snow pants
- Warm gloves or mittens
- Hat and neck gaiter or balaclava
- Goggles or sunglasses
- Small day pack
- Water bottle
- Food
ALSO CONSIDER
- Hand warmers
- Thermos of hot liquid
- Gaiters
- Extra gloves
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle insulator
- Camera
APEX MOUNTAIN SCHOOL PROVIDES
- Boots
- Crampons
- Ice Axes
- Helmet
- Harness (42”/44” max)
APEX MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
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Meet our guides
Our guides are dedicated to giving the safest, most fulfilling experience to our clients. With the most AMGA certifications we have the most qualified guides in the area.
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