Mountaineering Course
TCS Glacier Travel
formerly known as High Altitude Mountaineering School (HAMS)
Contacts
- Wed, Jan 6, 2027 - Sat, May 1, 2027
- Committee: Technical Climbing Section
- Members: $450.00 Guests: $500.00
- Availability: 25 (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 2nd, which is a Tuesday, at the new CMC building. From 6pm-9pm
Weekend classes are TBD based on weather, keep both days open.
Jan- 6, 13, 20, 23 or 24, 31
Feb- 3, 6 or 7, 17, 20 or 21, 24
March- 2 (tue), 6 & 7, 10
May 1 or 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Component | |||
| West Classroom |
Wed, Jan 6, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
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59
participants
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| West Classroom |
Wed, Jan 13, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
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59
participants
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| West Classroom |
Wed, Jan 20, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
59
participants
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| West Classroom |
Wed, Feb 3, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
59
participants
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| West Classroom |
Wed, Feb 17, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
59
participants
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| West Classroom |
Wed, Feb 24, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
59
participants
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| West Classroom |
Tue, Mar 2, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
59
participants
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| West Classroom |
Wed, Mar 10, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
59
participants
|
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| Field Component | |||
| St Mary's Glacier |
Sat–Sun, Jan 23–24, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
29
participants
|
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| Elevenmile Canyon |
Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
34
participants
|
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| St Mary's Glacier |
Sat–Sun, Feb 6– 7, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
29
participants
|
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| Rendezvous Open Space |
Sat–Sun, Mar 6– 7, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
29
participants
|
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| Winter Park Ski Resort |
Sat–Sun, May 1– 2, 2027
Registration opens Oct 1
|
119
participants
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This information can be found here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ci215EB2Wavsnn-2_OBVPE-geHaW99eS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115499210002243543871&rtpof=true&sd=true
You should have this, and if you do not, buy it:
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
Required for class:
Recommended Reading (Optional):
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue - Mountaineers Books
Staying Alive In Avalanche Terrain - Bruce Tremper
Great guidebook for grad climb training:
Colorado Snow Climbs - Dave Cooper
Training books for fitness:
Training for the New Alpinism - Scott Johnston/Steve House
Training for the Uphill Athlete - Scott Johnston/Steve House/Kilian Jornet
You must register for this course to see course materials.