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Mountain Travel Fundamentals

An informative, 4-day course in the fundamentals of mountain travel. This is an introductory course geared towards people with little to no mountaineering experience. This course involves:

  • Crampon and ice axe work
  • Climbing on snow and ice
  • Knots
  • Anchors for snow and ice
  • Self-arresting techniques
  • Glacier travel
  • Navigation skills
  • Trip planning

Let Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau gear you up for an adventurous and safe mountaineering pastime.

Dates: 

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Cost: 

$575.00 per person. Minimum 4 people.

Included: 

Technical climbing equipment

Duration: 
4 days
Ratio: 
Maximum 6:1 student to guide
Suggested Prerequisites: 

Overnight backpacking and average fitness

Difficulty: 
Moderate