Mountaineering
I would like to learn about it in order to climb the really high peaks of the west, alps, himalays, etc. Where would one start with something like this? Mountaineering school?
Lots of climbing schools around the country. You want instruction in doing "mixed routes" (snow,rock and ice) not just bouldering or light alpine climbing.
Exum Guides teach in the Tetons
http://www.exumguides.com/
RMI teaches on Mt Rainier in the Pacific NW.
http://www.rmiguides.com/
We don't stop hiking because we grow old, we grow old because we stop hiking. Finis Mitchell
"That's the thing about possum innards - they's just as good the second day." - Jed Clampett
mountains of the mind
im going to throw this in as a good read ....
mountains of the mind
http://www.amazon.com/Mountains-Mind.../dp/0375421807
You could try a guided hike up Mt Hood or similer serious mountian to gain some experanice.
Follow slogoen on Instagram.
Also "No Shortcuts to the Top", by Ed ViestursOriginally Posted by Freeleo
"That's the thing about possum innards - they's just as good the second day." - Jed Clampett
If you are serious about this you need to learn to rock climb back east FIRST. Rope work is rope work and knots are knots, not understanding these things and having poor judgement concerning weather and avalanche hazards are a couple of reasons why high-altitude mountaineering is about a million times more dangerous than skydiving. Get a copy of "Freedom of the Hills" and read it about six times before you go out west, after you've learned knots and rope safety. Falcon Guides has some good knot and rope books.
Another vote for "Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills".
http://www.amazon.com/Mountaineering.../dp/0898864275
"Throw a loaf of bread and a pound of tea in an old sack and jump over the back fence." John Muir on expedition planning
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
