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Most major peaks in the Oregon Cascades are climbed several times each season; Washington and California peaks less often, but regularly. Climbs vary in difficulty from walk-ups to technical rock and snow climbing. The latter class of climbs are “limited”, meaning the leader will allow only experienced climbers to participate. Most of the climbs are two-day trips or longer. A Climbing School is held annually each spring. Two climbing awards may be earned. The first is the Three Peak Award that goes to any member successfully climbing the Three Sisters. The second is the Ten Peak Award, which is presented to those who conquer the ten major Oregon peaks. |
CLIMBS
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The Climbing season is over. Check back soon to see what the Climbs Committee has put together for you for the 2010 season. We offer a course in Basic Mountaineering every Spring. |
To see some reports of past climbs (and other activities) |
Archived Schedules 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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Spring Climb School
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.
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