Youth Mountaineering Camp

YOUTH MOUNTAINEERING CAMP

An four day course in the Cascade Range of Washington designed to teach students ages 14-18 beginning and intermediate climbing skills.

The course will focus on:

	Climbing skills
	Wilderness ethics
	Group living skills
	Having fun

The course will include an ascent of Mt. Adams (12,276') . Upon completion of the course students will have been trained in:

Glaciers and how to read them

Basic ice climbing

Roped travel on glaciers

Wilderness ethics and travel

Proper use of equipment

Crevasse rescue techniques

Route finding

The course will prepare students for future ascents of glaciated peaks. In addition, emphasis will be placed on building a teamwork ethic among the participants that will benefit students beyond their climbing activities.

Date: Please contact us if you are interested in this camp

COST: $700 for the four day course. Includes instructors, round trip transportation from the Portland area to the Mt. Adams base camp, permits, meals, ice ax, helmet, crampons, and group gear.

A deposit of $300 is required to hold a spot. Use the Secure Sign up Form, call (877) 965-5100, or e-mail.