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Introduction
to Snow Camping
You will
come away from this two-day adventure knowing the basics
of snowshoeing,
snow shelters,
avalanche awareness, diet, winter equipment, and more. You
will find snow camping is a great way to find solitude and
see some very beautiful places. Breakfast, dinner, and group
camping equipment are included. Beginner to advanced backpackers
ready for learning and adventure welcome.
Mountaineering
Seminar
Get prepared this spring with this
very comprehensive mountaineering course on Lassen Peak.
This course covers crampon and ice axe use, self arrest,
rope work, snow and ice belay techniques, recognition and
prevention of altitude related illnesses, avalanche awareness,
route selection, navigation, basic snow camping skills, safety,
and much more. This three day course concludes with a summit
attempt. This is a great course in preparation for Mount
Shasta. Breakfasts, dinners, and group camping equipment
are included.
Backcountry
Ski Hut & Fundamentals
Experience
one of the premiere spots for backcountry skiing in Northern
California
with incredible terrain, the best snow, and spectacular
vistas. You will learn the fundamentals of backcountry
skiing technique, and the risk management skills of avalanche
awareness, route-finding and self-rescue. We will stay
in the Meiss Hut, built in 1878, registered as a national
historic site, and only accessible to privately guided
parties. This is perfect for downhill and telemark skiers
who want to learn backcountry fundamentals and improve
their skiing technique.
Backcountry
Snowriding
Lassen Peak: Experience the thrill
of untouched backcountry powder and corn snow in this
three
day overnight course. You will practice with avalanche transceivers,
and learn about avalanche awareness, winter camping skills,
and safety. Snowboarders, randonee skiers, and telemark skiers
welcome. Experienced downhill skiers will be introduced to
randonee skiing. Breakfasts, dinners, and group camping equipment
are included. Prerequisite: Strong intermediate snowriding
skills.
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