Mountaineering 102

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!