FAQ 1. What should I bring?

Clothing appropriate in winter weather conditions. This trip will run in all weather, unless conditions are unsafe. Personal gears you will need: - Waterproof jacket & pants, - Wool or synthetic (no cotton) clothing layers, - Waterproof boots (mountaineering boots recommended), - Gaiters, - Ice axe, - Helmet, - Food and water, - Glacier glasses, - A backpack

FAQ 2. Should I tip my guide?

Tipping is a well-established practice in the adventure industry and demonstrates that your guide delivered a satisfactory experience. Tipping amounts vary, so ultimately it is up to your discretion, and how satisfied you are with the quality of your trip. The guides experience indicates that 15 – 20% of the course cost is a good rule-of-thumb. Cash is always appreciated, but all guides can accept tips via Venmo as well.

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Beginner Snow Skills Course

United States

1 days

Difficulty:Easy

Trip Type:Basic

Group size:6

Highlights

Learn the fundamentals of mountaineering and the skills to stay safe and climb some of the beginner mountains in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

You will learn how to walk on snow fields, use crampons and how to self arrest using an ice axe, the skills needed to summit Cascade peaks like Mt. St. Helens, Adams, or South Sister. This course does not teach glacier travel or how to lead a rope team.

Note: This course requires a minimum of 6 participants to run at this price. If we have fewer than 6 sign up the pricing would be $335.

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Beginner Snow Skills Course

DAY 1

Beginner Snow Skill Session

Climbing the PNW's iconic peaks and other glaciated climbs require a special set of skills to ensure safety and a good experience.

Learn how to use alpine climbing boots, crampons, and an ice axe to ascend alpine slopes of up to 40 degrees steepness. This course will prepare you for climbs such as Mt. Helens, Mt. Adams via the South Spur and South Sister.

Note: You will meet your guide at the TH. The details and instructions will be sent once you book the trip.

DAY 1

Beginner Snow Skill Session

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What people say

2023-06-02

Amazing Experience

Great team.. AdventureTripr is amazing in what they do.. They transparently help you build your mountaineering skills gradually. There are with you at every step of your growth.

Amulya Ratna

2023-06-01

Great Service

I thoroughly enjoyed my Snow Skills class with Zeno as our guide. He was extremely professional with lot of patience and went beyond to help us be comfortable and learn the skills. Thank you @adventure tripr for making this happen

Divya Telang

2023-05-02

Fantastic Experience

I also did snow skills lesson training, it was fantastic experience. Knowledgeable and experienced guide helped us learn the snow skills. We had fun glissading and self arrest.

Padma Agarwal

Adventure together

Invite your friends and family on your adventure:

$225

/ person