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Avalanches are not uncommon in Vermont! Make
sure you have the knowledge to safely navigate mountain terrain
before heading out...even in Vermont!
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Learn
how to move on fixed ropes, and to move as a rope team in
a mountain environment. |
Mountaineering/Alpine
Programs:
Vermont
Adventure Tours offers beginner through expeditionary level instructional
courses and mountaineering trips that cover the skills climbers
need to live in, and safely navigate through hazardous mountain
terrain. Beginner Courses are offered in both locations: Central
Vermont and Smuggler's Notch. Advanced courses are offered at our
Smuggler's Notch location only. (Unless prior arrangements have
been made)
Introduction
to Mountaineering Course:
This course emphasizes
the technical skills and concepts that climbers need to live in
and navigate through hazardous mountain terrain. Students learn
movement skills such as fixed rope movement, rope team movement,
self-arrest technique form multiple positions and glissading techniques.
Students also learn how to rappel, and how to recognize avalanche
dangers.
The instructor to student ratio is kept low
to maximize one on one instruction and supervision. Students are
encouraged to ask questions. This is a very “hands on” course. Students
will walk away with a set of valuable skills that they can use as
a base for all further mountaineering instruction and expedition.
This course may be taken anywhere from one to five days, depending
on the indivual needs of the student.
Advanced Mountaineering
Course:
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Smuggler's
Notch, South Face. A great training area for mountaineering
routes. |
Cost
for all Private Courses |
#
of Participants |
Cost
Per Person |
1 |
$250/day |
2 |
$200/day |
3 |
$175/day |
4+ |
$150/day |
Open
Enrollment Courses
Click
Here for full 2007 Open Enrollment Course Schedule
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| Beginner
Mountaineering Course at Mt. Horrid/Brandon Gap, Vermont |
Beginner
Mountaineering Course (Smuggler's Notch Only):
This
one-day course educates students on proper use of crampons, ice
axes, and clothing. Students will being the day by learning how
to walk with crampons on progressively steeper terrain. Students
with then learn self-arrest techniques and rope-team movement. At
mid-morning, students will ascend a short gully route which involves
some technical climbing. Students will then traverse the top of
the ridge and learn about mountain navigation. A short avalanche
awareness clinic will be held after lunch at the top of the notch,
then students will descent via fixed ropes and rappels. This course
takes place at Smuggler's Notch. Students should be in good physical
condition and have the clothing and experience to spend the day
a cold and windy environment. Please email Vermont
Adventure Tours for a complete clothing/equipment list.
Cost
of the course: $150.00 (includes technical equipment rentals)
Dates: February 24, 2007
Space is limited; please call or email Vermont
Adventure Tours to register.
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