Introduction to Alpine Climbing 2026 (Bronder, Menke-Thielman)

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Are you an experienced hiker and backpacker looking to climb some of the iconic mountains of the Pacific Northwest, like Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, or Mt. Hood? The Introduction to Alpine Climbing (IAC) class is great way to get the mountaineering skills needed to climb big snow covered peaks as a climbing team member, and get the basic skills for outdoor rocking climbing. This is a team-based class that strongly emphasizes experiential learning through its four field sessions. You will get a chance to learn and practice climbing skills in realistic terrain, and conditions. The field sessions provide practical exposure to rock and snow climbing skills, as well as team-based climbing skills, and has overall goals of developing your mountain-sense, decision-making skills, and teaching Leave No Trace principles. Some field sessions will include overnight camping, and may include an “alpine” (nighttime) start. Ultimately, you will learn the technical skills needed to climb snow-covered, glaciated, and rock peaks as a climb team member.

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Important Information:

Applications opens: Mar 9 at 9:00 a.m.
Applications closes: Mar 27 at 11:59 p.m.
Application review and acceptance results: April 6

This course is co-led by Dick Bronder and Forest Menke- Thielman. Dick Bronder is the primary leader and point of contact.

Course Schedule:

Team Meet & Greet: Wed, April 15 via Zoom
Fundamental Skills Session @ MMC: Sat, April 25, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Adventure Hike: Sun, April 26, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rock Skills Field Session: Sat-Sun, May 9-10, two long days
Snow Skills Field Session: Sat-Sun, May 30-31, two long days
Weather Backup Weekend: Sat-Sun, June June 6-7, two long days

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$ 675 .00 for non-Mazama members

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