Saturday 3-Jan-09 8:00 AM to Monday 26-Jan-09 5:00 PM MDT
Great Basin National Park
NV
The Great Basin Range form an extremely rugged, remote, and exciting range of alpine peaks and offer world class skiing and mountaineering.
Picture yourself leading your group over rugged terrain, skiing a treed slope with three feet of powder, or digging a snow pit to assess the avalanche danger in the dramatic peaks of the Great Basin Range. The variety of terrain and substantial snow coverage make this course ideal for people looking to develop their backcountry skills.
This comprehensive ski & snowboard mountaineering course is the perfect setting to achieve your goals whether you are looking to become a professional guide, hone your technical abilities for personal adventures, or expand your leadership skills. It focuses on teaching students to be safe, efficient, knowledgeable and confident outdoor leaders in a winter mountain environment.