| Central Washington Mountain Rescue teaches a course in basic mountaineering through Yakima Valley Community College.
This course is an introduction to mountaineering. It will cover the basic equipment, risk and hazard evaluation, and physiological needs of the climber. It will cover basic rock climbing up through easy 5th class and how to set up a top rope system. The class will cover safe methods of snow travel, glacier travel, and crevasse rescue techniques. The class runs from late April through late June. There are five evening classes at YVCC. The remainder of classes will be taught on-site outdoors (Franklin Park, White Pass, Vantage, and Mt. Rainier). Prerequisite: Minimum age is 18 Text book: “Freedom of the Hills” Other expectations: General physical fitness (ability to carry a pack 2 miles uphill over uneven rocky and snowy terrain), personal gear such as pack and appropriate clothing for the mountain environment, transportation to field sessions, reading required chapters from text, and active participation in class and field sessions. This class is offered as a community service, non-credit course through Yakima Valley Community College and you must pre-register with the college to take the class. The next class will begin in April 2011. There is a class size limit of 20 persons. For a complete syllabus and additional information, you may write to Central Washington Mountain Rescue, P.O. Box 2663, Yakima, Washington 98907 or preferably contact us via . |
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