Aspen Ski Touring 101 - Ski Mountaineering 101

133 Prospector Road,Aspen CO 81611

07 March, 2022

Description

Start chasing big lines and bigger peaks in this final installment of our Ski Touring 101 series. Join us afterwards for a group skin. Combine your SkiMo fitness and your backcountry know how with the ultimate ski-touring adventure: ski mountaineering! Get ready to start chasing big lines and bigger peaks with this final installment in our Ski Touring 101 series. As always, we'll have the beer flowing and some day of discounts off gear for all attending the event! This workshop will cover the gear you need to get ready for the spring mountaineering season. We'll also dive into spring-specific avalanche hazards, how to plan a big tour, some of the accessible classics in our area and where to start learning your technical mountaineering skills. This event will also highlight some stories from our staff and Cripple Creek ambassadors and are sure to get you excited for big objectives! As always, we'll have the beer flowing and head out for a casual group skin after the workshop. Topics Covered: Mountaineering gear - crampons, ice axe, ski crampons etc...Spring avalanche hazardsRoute planning for mountaineeringLocal objectives to get started withHow & where to learn technical mountaineering skills