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  

Climbs are over for the year. The Climbs Committee will be putting together another great schedule for 2008. Check back in a few months for details.

We offer a course in Basic Mountaineering every Spring.

To see some reports of past climbs (and other activities)
click here.

Sign up to go on Obsidian Climbs at the Eugene YMCA, 2055 Patterson Street

Questions about Climbs?
Contact Larry Huff - 868-5391- climbs@obsidians.org

Spring Climb School begins April 10

The Climbs Committee, in conjunction with Eugene Mountain Rescue, will once again present the Obsidians’ annual spring climbing school this 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 10 and 17) and two full-day field sessions (Rock, April 12 or 13; and Snow, April 19). The cost is $75, payable in advance. Members of the Obsidians or EMR will receive a $10 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 915-9071 or climbs@obsidians.org. To register: contact George Baitinger at 344-9345 (home) or baitinger4107@comcast.net.

Photos by John Pegg