International Mountain Climbing

131 Walnut St,Saugus MA 01906

11 April, 2021

Description

There is nothing greater than getting to see this amazing world of ours than by foot. International Travel; Expedition Ready: Thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro? The Alps? Central of South America? There is nothing greater than getting to see this amazing world of ours than by foot. This course will cover the aspects of embarking on an international backpacking expedition. Not only will we discuss the logistics that are involved in this type of travel, but we will cover such topics as altitude problems, safety, choosing the right guides and more. This is level 4 of a 5 level series to get you confident outside in any conditions. Levels: Introduction to Camping: A class designed for the beginner who wants to get outside and enjoy what nature has to offer. We will cover the basics of camping including gear, what to wear, where to camp, bathroom necessities, and basic meal planning. It will also include a discussion of the principles of Leave no Trace Backpacking 101: This course is designed for those who wish to take their camping out of the drive-in campsite and into the wild. There will be more in-depth discussions about trip planning, choosing the right gear, map use, and safety Navigation and Map and Compass: Now that you are ready to head out on the trail let's get comfortable with navigation. We will help you understand the information that is contained within your map, how to use a compass, and how the two work together. You get time to practice taking a bearing from your surroundings and transferring it to your map. Extended Backpacking Trip Planning: Your skills are growing and your confidence abounds. Let's put things together so that you can take that long-awaited extended backpacking trek. By the end of this class, you will have not only the skills to plan for a long trek, but we will work in a practical fashion to help you plan the trip you want to take. International Travel; Expedition Ready: Thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro? The Alps? Central of South America? There is nothing greater than getting to see this amazing world of ours than by foot. This course will cover the aspects of embarking on an international backpacking expedition. Not only will we discuss the logistics that are involved in this type of travel, but we will cover such topics as altitude problems, safety, choosing the right guides and more. Instructor: Nathan DuclosNathan grew up hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. His love of the outdoors has taken him around the world. He loves being outside and helping others have great wilderness adventures. He has climbed, guided and taught remote medicine across the globe. This includes Alaska, Argentina, Mongolia, Iceland, Tanzania, the Rockies and many more. He co-founded a clinic in the mountains of Belle Fontaine, Haiti. There he provided medical services to victims of the 2010 earthquakes. He worked with Floating Doctors to provide healthcare in rural island clinics. He worked in Tanzania and Mongolia providing medical care to indigenous populations. Certifications: Wilderness ParamedicL1 AvalancheEMT ParamedicMA in Environmental EducationAIARE Level INREMT Paramedic with over 20 years of front country and backcountry experience Licensed Emergency Medicine Instructor for Boston UniversityWilderness Medicine Instructor for over 20 yearsInternational Mountain Guide (remote and high altitude expeditions)International Disaster Medicine provider Bring a friend - PURCHASE CLASS PASS & SAVEPurchase a class pass and save! A class pass is the system we have for multiple ticket purchases. By purchasing a class pass you will get a special promo code which will allow you to enter it at purchase. For example, if you buy 5 classes for $249.00, you will receive $350.00 in class value. That's 29% off! Plus you'll save on fees through Eventbrite! COVID 19 Acknowledgement:I am symptom-free (A fever of 100° or more, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Muscle aches, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, congestion, runny nose, Headache, Severe fatigue)I have not come into contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19I have not traveled to a state, other than a COVID-19 lower-risk state, within the past two weeksI am not sick with COVID-19I have not recently tested positive for COVID-19I have not recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19