
Spring Climb School
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24
The Climbs Committee, in conjunction with Eugene
Mountain Rescue, puts on the Obsidians’
annual spring climbing school every year.
This is an entry level mountaineering class with an emphasis
on providing the basic skills needed to climb safely with a group
in alpine mountaineering environments — where travel may involve
ascending glaciers or negotiation of steep rock. It is recommended
for new climbers who would like to participate in
any “technical” or roped climb or those who would like to refresh
their climbing skills. Prerequisites for the course include
being in reasonably good physical conditioning; being age 16 or
older (or at least 13, if accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult).
Classes, to be taught by Obsidian and EMR volunteers, include
two evening classroom sessions (April 15 and 22) and two
full-day field sessions (Rock, April 17 or 18; and Snow, April 24). The cost is
$75, payable in advance. Members of the
Obsidians or EMR will receive a $25 discount. All
proceeds go to support the Obsidians and EMR.
The climb school will be offered first to Obsidians and EMR,
then to the general public. Class size is limited. For more information,
contact Larry at 541-868-5391 or climbs@obsidians.org. To
register: contact George Baitinger at 541-344-9345 (home)
or baitinger4107@comcast.net.
Photos by John Pegg
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