University of Calgary

Intro to Mountaineering

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  This intensive mountaineering instruction course in the Canadian Rockies provides grounding in alpine mountaineering: climbing on snow, ice, rock & mixed terrain, glacier travel, crevasse rescue; and navigation. Experience the thrills of your first summits, enjoy great company and be left ready to continue on your own or to join us on our advanced programs and expeditions. The only prerequisites are a desire to learn, good physical fitness and a positive, adventurous attitude!

Includes: instruction, technical gear (ice axes, crampons, harnesses, etc), food and accommodation (sleeping bag needed).

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