Field trip: PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing
PPG BMS - Advanced Snow Climbing Field Day #1 – Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
Students will learn and practice steep snow climbing skills and self-arresting.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 1, 2023
- Pikes Peak
- Climbing, Snowshoeing
- Basic Alpine Climb
- Basic
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 2.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,950 ft
- FULL (7 capacity)
- 1 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Pikes Peak Highway Tollgate.
Address: 5089 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, Colorado 80809.
Uphill gates open: 9am; we need to CARPOOL and be in line before the gate opens.
$15 per person or $50 for five in a car. More specific directions and Carpooling options will be discussed in class.
Class will finish about 3pm; downhill gates close at 5pm.
Required Equipment
Climbing helmet, winter alpine-style boots, alpine crampons, ice axe, avalanche beacon, probe, shovel, snowshoes, ski poles, ten essentials (Sun & Wind Protection considerations) and appropriate layered clothing for winter travel. Water; lunch; snacks for a full day.
Bring one Large Garbage Bag that may be used to aid "self arrest" practice.