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Snow Travel Training

This course is designed for backcountry travelers, such as through-hiker backpackers, who aren't necessarily summit climbing, but need to travel on snow covered trails and terrain.

Topics covered include:

-Snow Travel Equipment

-Ice Ax Technique

-Self Arrest

-Crampon Technique

-Snowshoe technique

We will spend a day on Mt. Hood practicing our skills. The Pacific Cre...

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This course is designed for backcountry travelers, such as through-hiker backpackers, who aren't necessarily summit climbing, but need to travel on snow covered trails and terrain.

Topics covered include:

-Snow Travel Equipment

-Ice Ax Technique

-Self Arrest

-Crampon Technique

-Snowshoe technique

We will spend a day on Mt. Hood practicing our skills. The Pacific Crest Trail actually passes through our practice area.

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Outdoor Skills

Ages

All ages

Skill level

All difficulty levels

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