Club Outing
Outing Coordinator: Sue McGlynn
Date: May 31, 2008 (Saturday)
Start: Mount Hood.
Time: Full day.
Outing Description: An Intermediate Snow Climbing class taught by Timberline Mountain Guides on Mount Hood. Timberline Mountain Guides offers a 50% discount to Cascades Mountaineers members. Our cost will be $75.00 per person for a full day class. We have the option of customizing this class to the group’s needs and experience. This is the perfect course for those wanting to learn safe techniques for climbing steep snow. The curriculum includes balance and footwork, use of ice axes and crampons, roped climbing techniques and self arrest.
Equipment & Clothing Needs: Refer to: www.timberlinemtguides.com/Equipment_lists/eql_AlpineSkills.html.
Skills, Experience and Fitness Level Needed: Some previous experience using crampons and ice axe is desirable, also some previous self arrest training.
Maximum Number of Participants & RSVP Requirements: RSVP as soon as possible to Timberline Mountain Guides (312-9242 or www.timberlinemtguides.com) and also RSVP with coordinator.
Contact for more information: Sue McGlynn. Email: suzq_96161@yahoo.com