Mountaineering Course
TCS Glacier Travel
formerly known as High Altitude Mountaineering School (HAMS)
Contacts
- Wed, Jan 7, 2026 - Sat, May 2, 2026
- Committee: Technical Climbing Section
- Members: $450.00 Guests: $500.00
- Availability: 5 (25 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Glacier Travel is for CMC members who are interested in learning and practicing the glacier travel and alpine skills that are needed to safely climb and enjoy glaciated mountains, including Mt. Rainier, Denali, the Andes. Glacier Travel culminates in a grad climb of Mt. Rainier, Mt Baker, Mt Adams or a similar high, glaciated peak.
In person class dates- Weeknight classes happen on Wed nights except for March 3rd, which is a Tuesday, at the new CMC building. From 6pm-9pm
Weekend classes are TBD
Jan- 7, 14, 21, 24 or 25
Feb- 1, 4, 7 or 8, 18, 21 or 22, 25
March- 3, 7 & 8, 11
May 2 or 3
Grad climbs and training happen with your team during April, May, June and July depending on the date of your grad climb.
Badges you will earn:
High Altitude Mountaineering School
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Component | |||
| Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West |
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
Registration closes Jan 24
|
14
participants
3 instructors
|
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| Elevenmile Canyon - Camp Alexander |
Sun, Feb 1, 2026
Registration closes Jan 30
|
33
participants
|
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| St Mary's Glacier |
Sat, Feb 7, 2026
Registration closes Feb 5
|
29
participants
|
|
| Rendezvous Open Space |
Sat–Sun, Mar 7– 8, 2026
Registration closes Mar 5
|
29
participants
|
|
| Lecture Component | |||
| Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West |
Wed, Feb 4, 2026
Registration closes Feb 2
|
17
participants
7 instructors
|
|
| Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West |
Wed, Feb 18, 2026
Registration closes Feb 16
|
29
participants
|
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| Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West |
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Registration closes Feb 23
|
29
participants
|
|
| Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West |
Tue, Mar 3, 2026
Registration closes Mar 1
|
29
participants
|
|
| Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West |
Wed, Mar 11, 2026
Registration closes Mar 9
|
29
participants
|
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