2007-08 Snowshoe Courses

 

Chair:
Maureen Brekke, 253-549-4245,mtn_nav@earthlink.net

 

 

This year we have changed the structure of our snowshoe courses to give students greater flexibility and opportunity. The three courses we will be offering are Snowshoe I, Snowshoe II, and Winter Camping and Survival. Each course will require students to complete one lecture and one field trip, with additional unique requirements for each course.

Registration for all courses can be completed on-line or by sending in the Tacoma Branch Registration form with payment.

NOTE: If you know you want to take all three courses this year we are offering an Early Bird Special. You can register for the Course titled Combined Snowshoe and Camping. This will automatically register you in all three courses and the Fee will be $110 (a $25 savings over registering individually). This early sign-up and discount will only be available through Nov. 27th. After that date you will need to register for each class individually.
Snowshoe I

Provides students a solid foundation in snowshoeing. Topics covered are snowshoe techniques and travel, clothing and gear selection and conditioning.

Requirements: 1 lecture on Tue. Nov. 27th, 1 field trip on Sat. Dec. 1 and the completion of 1 Easy snowshoe outing.

Successful completion will allow the student to participate in Easy snowshoe outings. It will also allow an interested student to continue on to the next level Snowshoe II. There are no pre-requisites for this course. Students age 10 to 13 may take this course if a parent or guardian registers and takes the course with them. Students age 14-17 may take the course without a parent or guardian but must have a signed waiver from the parent or guardian.

Fee: $45 members, $55 Non-members, Students age 10-13 $35
Snowshoe II

This course will take snowshoeing to the next level. Topics include the proper use of an ice axe, avalanche awareness including terrain and snow pack evaluation, use of beacons and winter survival.

Requirements: 1 lecture on Mon. Jan. 7th, 1 field trip on Sat. Jan. 12th and the completion of 3 snowshoe outings two of which need to be of Moderate or Strenuous rating. Additionally you will need to complete a conservation activity and a separate navigation course. Snowshoe 1 is a pre-requisite for Snowshoe II. If you have completed snowshoe lite in prior years that would also meet the requirement.

Successful completion of this course will allow students to participate in all levels of snowshoe outings. Note: students may take two years to complete all requirements if they choose.

Fee: $45 Members
Winter Camping and Survival

Provides students the skills needed for successful planned and unplanned camping in the winter. Topics include building snow structures, tent camping, cooking, and basic emergency survival. Learn tips and tricks on how to make a winter overnight a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Requirements: 1 lecture on Mon. Feb. 4th and 1 weekend field trip on Sat./Sun. Feb. 9th and 10th.

This course does not have a prerequisite. Students age 10 to 13 may take this course if a parent or guardian registers and takes the course with them. Students age 14-17 may take the course without a parent or guardian but must have a signed waiver from the parent or guardian.

Fee: $45 members, Students age 10-13 $35
Students from 2006/2007

If you are a second year student from our Advanced Snowshoe course and wish to complete your requirements this year there are two things you need to do before Nov. 27th.

Register as a second year student, the course is titled second year snowshoe and has a $10 administration fee, and contact this years course chair Maureen Brekke to review and confirm what you need to complete.