ADK Winter Mountaineering School

Would you like to learn new winter skills? Do you need to refine some existing skills? Are you looking to expand your 3-season fun into the fourth season? Winter Mountaineering School may be the place for you!


This winter, three sections will be offered - all of which will include instruction in climbing steep terrain using crampons and ice axes, honing snowshoeing skills, winter trip planning, mountain safety, navigation, and opportunities for above tree-line travel in winter.


2009 Winter Mountaineering School will be based out of the Adirondak Loj from January 30th – February 5th.

The deadline for registration is January 5th, 2009.


Weekend Day-Hiking Section: This section begins the morning of Friday, January 30th and ends at noon on Monday, February 2nd. It features lectures and workshops Friday and Saturday, shorter hikes on Saturday and Monday, and various levels of hikes on Sunday, including an Adirondacks high peak climb on Sunday ($340.00).


Weekend Backpacking Section: This section begins the morning of Friday, January 30th and ends Monday afternoon, February 2nd. It features lectures and workshops on Friday, followed by a Saturday-to-Monday instructional backpack into a remote area, with an Adirondacks high peak climb on Sunday ($320.00).


Week Long Combination Day Hikes/Backpacking: This section includes all the activities of the weekend day-hiking section, followed by a backpack from Monday-to-Thursday into a remote area for additional ascents and instruction. The weeklong combination program begins the morning of Friday, January 30th and ends on Thursday, February 5th ($390.00).


For more information and an application contact:
http://www.winterschool.org or call (518) 523-3441