Colorado Springs Expedition Climbing Skills Class
Build expedition-ready skills for snow travel, crevasse rescue, and backcountry planning
5.0 stars• 108 reviews
From$581/ personincl. taxes and fees
Duration
8 hours
Ideal For
Up to 4 people
Includes
Climbing guide instruction
Highlights
Prepare for bigger climbs with practical expedition and winter backcountry skills. No previous climbing experience is necessary.
- Learn to manage expedition equipment and keep it organized
- Practice winter campsite selection, construction, waste management, and packing
- Develop basic snow travel skills, including self-arrest
- Train in crevasse rescue and ascending and descending fixed lines
- Understand acclimatization, backcountry physiology, and avalanche rescue equipment
- Plan for climbs with significant backcountry travel and logistics
What's Included
- Instruction from a climbing guide
Know before you go
- Ages 8+ only
- Requires self-sufficiency in cold, wet alpine environments
- Meeting location varies
- Requires shoe and waist sizes for equipment fitting
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 30 days before the course for a full refund less service charges: $50 for trips under $500, or $100 or 10% of the trip cost, whichever is greater, for trips over $500. Cancel within 30 days for a 50% refund. If unsafe conditions, weather, or other circumstances prevent the trip and rescheduling is not possible, receive a refund less service charges.
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