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CMC Outdoor Studies Winter Classes 2022

January 11, 2022 By Natuza Olen

Check these awesome outdoor education winter field courses at CMC Spring Valley including ice climbing, avalanche training, and more!

Ice Climbing

OUT-129-SV01 / 1 credit
Field dates: Fri - Sun, Feb 4 - 6, 8am-5:30pm
Online pre-trip meeting: Wed, Feb 2, 7pm-8:30p
Course charge: $170.59

This course introduces students to the basics of Ice Climbing, including technique, equipment selection, safety knots, belaying, climbing, rappelling, climbing safety and an introduction to ice climbing protection and anchors. Before heading out to field locations near Redstone and Rifle, students will have a half day of instruction on the Climbing Wall at the Outdoor Leadership Center and Field House. Course charge includes all necessary equipment rentals.

To register visit coloradomtn.edu/classes and search for course title.

Avalanche Training Level 1 & Avalanche Rescue

OUT-168 & 268 / 1.5 credits
Field dates: Fri - Sun, Jan 28 - 30 or Feb 4 - 6
Online pre-trip meeting: Thursday, Jan 27 or Feb 3, 6pm-8:30p
Course charge: $136.37 (AIARE) OR $106.95 (CMC)

These courses provide a foundation of knowledge about navigating avalanche terrain, forecasting avalanche events, and rescuing companions from burial. Instruction will take place online, in the classroom, and in the field. The January course will provide students with a certificate of completion from AIARE, while the Feb course will provide a CMC certificate of completion.

To register visit coloradomtn.edu/classes and search for course title

Avalanche Training Level 2

OUT-269-SV01 / 1 credit
Field dates: Sat - Sun, Feb 12 - 13, 8:30am-5:30pm
Online pre-trip meeting: Fri, Feb 11, 6pm-9pm

Course charge: $136.76

This course will enhance students’ understanding of snow and avalanche phenomena, hazard evaluation, rescue, avalanche forecasting, and avalanche hazard mitigation. Students must have completed a Level 1 Avalanche Training course (or equivalent) and have experience traveling and forecasting in avalanche terrain.

To register visit coloradomtn.edu/classes and search for course title

Snow Orientation

OUT-115-SV01 / 2 credits
Field dates: Wed - Sun, Feb 16 - 20
Online pre-work: 2 hours starting Feb 14
Course charge: $175.59

This course focuses on winter survival and safe backcountry travel in a mountain environment. There will be three day sessions concluding with a 2-day overnight trip.

To register visit coloradomtn.edu/classes and search for course title

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