Ever dreamt of climbing Everest one day but don't know where to begin?

There is no better place to learn and test skills needed to climb big mountains than in the Himalayas.  During our expedition in Nepal each autumn we learn to rope up, tie in, and climb together on one on some of the most impressive mountains in the world. 

This program follows the same guidelines as the ACMG  (Canadian Guides) and UIAGM (Internationa Guides) curriculum.

The Khumbu Valley offers the  best training ground in the world for climbers who aspire to climb Mt. Everest or any other high altitude peak. This our 8th season offering this program. Many participants have successfully summited Mt. Everest after taking our Boot Camp programs. 

Now booking for Oct. 4, 2012    

Expedition Leader and Certified Instructor: Tim Rippel

Most important question to ask yourself when looking around:

Who is doing the guiding and instructing?

  IF THERE WERE AN ACCIDENT,  WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE LIVES? 

COURSE CURRICULUM:

Providing two days of intense training in both personal and basic rescue skills. Initially dedicated to developing the individual's personal mountaineering rope skills, the rescue element of the course will then look at the techniques for effective mountain rescue work. The final days will include an involvement in scenarios working with rescue scenarios. Skills covered will include navigation, personal rope-work, search techniques and communications.

Recommended for anyone playing outside a controlled mountain environment.

Group size: Min.4 Max 6      Duration: 2- days        

DATE: July 28 & 29, 2012       $450.00CAD   per person  + GST       

Course starts ends Nelson, B.C.  Canada-  

BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE

This course is an excellent introduction to the skills required for moderate alpine routes involving snow, rock or glacier travel.  Five days in the field cover all aspects of basic mountaineering techniques such as ice axe and crampon use, self- arrests, snow and glacier travel skills, rope handling,  hazard assessment and crevasse rescue fundamentals. Peak ascent will be attempted if and time and conditions permit.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To develop technical knowledge/skills on beginner to technical terrain including:

• Avalanche Awareness

• Glacier Travel 

• Rope/Belay Techniques

• Crevasse Rescue

• Camp Selection

• Route Finding

• Self Arrest

• Rappelling

• Safe Climbing 

• Use of Ice Axe and Crampons

Developing educated, self-reliant climbers with the ability to evaluate subjective/objectives hazards including:

• Rock and icefall

• Glaciers changing conditions

• Group experience

• Navigation

• Weather reading

Dates: August 23- 27, 2012 - FULL

Duration: 5 days

Departure: Nelson- British Columbia,  Canada - In the B.C. Rockies

Prerequisites
Overnight backpacking experience and good physical fitness. No previous climbing experience is required for this course.

INCLUDED IN COST:

• Instruction organized and taught by Tim Rippel and ACMG guides where applicable.

• This course includes pre and post course accommodation at our Peak Freak Base Camp Lodge in Nelson, B.C. Slide shows provided by Tim Rippel on various Himalayan expeditions to familiarize you with the routes and life on a Himalayan expedition. Meals at lodge are on your own. There is an amazing selection of restaurants and bars in Nelson, grocery stores and much more just 8 minutes away by vehicle.

• Course group food.

• Group technical equipment

• Group cooking equipment and fuel.

NOT INCLUDED IN COST:

• Transportation to the trail head.

• Personal gear as indicated in gear list.

• Personal travel accident insurance 

Location
The course locations for all of our Mountaineering programs are in the Kootenays and based on the current conditions and access to the alpine. Weather, snow and ice conditions all vary according to season and we choose our actual location as close to the course date as possible to ensure the best possible course for you. 

Deposit and Bookings:

50% deposit required for booking. 

Final amount is due 4 weeks prior to course start.

Cancellation Policy:

Please refer to details outlined in our Terms and Conditions information.

To request booking procedures.: click here Upon application forms, itinerary and gear list will be sent to you.

Recreational Avalanche Courses in Nelson, B.C. and area. With or without accommodation at the Peak Freak Expeditions Base Camp Chalet.

• AST1- Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 20+ hours.   Course schedules & Curriculum- Certification

• AST2- Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 40+ hours.   Course schedules & Curriculum- Certification