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Washington’s North Cascades, often referred to as the “American Alps,” encompass some of America’s most spectacular scenery—jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls, and more glaciers than any other location in the Lower 48.
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Clouds hang on the peaks as NOLS students make their summit bid on Mt. Baker.
Photo: Tony Jewell |
Many of the world’s top mountaineers use this area as their training ground; the reasonable access combined with challenging mountain classrooms continue to make this range one of the best places in the world to learn to be a mountaineer.
The pace is gradual in the beginning as you travel through lush, old-growth forests and tangled alder thickets, and it gains momentum as you ascend to the North Cascades’ majestic, snow-clad peaks.
You’ll get a well-rounded base of snow, ice, and crevasse rescue mountaineering skills, with some potential for rock climbing. With a student to instructor ratio of 5:1 and many days of practice, you’ll receive an unparalleled NOLS mountaineering education.
North
Cascades Mountaineering
17 and Older
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| Duration: |
31 days |
| Age: |
17 and Older (Average age: 20) |
| Tuition: |
$4,110 |
| Dates: |
June 2-July 2, 2010
June 9-July 9, 2010
June 16-July 16, 2010
July 14-August 13, 2010 |
College Credit:
(Optional) |
6
Semester Credit Hours
2 Hours Environmental Ethics
2 Hours Skills Practicum
2 Hours Risk Assessment |
| Course start/end: |
Conway, Washington |
| Equipment Deposit: |
$350 |
| Fly in/out: |
Seattle, Washington |
| Downloads: |
Course Description
(pdf)
Equipment List
(pdf) |
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North
Cascades Mountaineering
23 and Older
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| Duration: |
17 days |
| Age: |
23 and Older (Average age: 33) |
| Tuition: |
$3,300 |
| Dates: |
August 11-August 27, 2010
September 10-September 26, 2010
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College Credit:
(Optional) |
2
Semester Credit Hours
2 Hours Environmental Ethics |
| Course start/end: |
Conway, Washington |
| Equipment Deposit: |
$250 |
| Fly in/out: |
Seattle, Washington |
| Downloads: |
Course Description
(pdf)
Equipment List
(pdf) |
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