The Spokane Mountaineers offer a number of courses which prepare the students for a wide range of outdoor skills and activities. Schools range from evening seminars to long, comprehensive schools—and from introductory instruction to advanced training. These schools are a great place to learn new skills, have fun, and meet new friends. Instructors and leaders of the schools are all volunteers and most have been through the schools themselves.

Registration is required for all courses and is open to members 15 years of age and older, with the exception of the Youth Rock Climbing School. If under 18, students must submit a signed parental permission form to the committee chair.

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Rock Climbing School

Spring

Leadership Workshop

Spring 

We develop our leaders by expanding from the foundation of climbing and backpacking schools to include basic leadership training as well as wilderness first aid and CPR.

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Lead Rock Climbing School 

Summer/Fall

This course will introduce you to the skills necessary to safely climb without top ropes. Traditional climbing or "TRAD" is the classic way to ascend vertical rock while placing and removing protection.

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Mountain School

March - May

Mountain School is an introduction to the basic elements and skills of mountaineering. Rock climbing, snow and glacier travel, navigation, weather, first aid, and trip planning are just a few of the topics that will be covered during the 13 week long school.

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Backpack School

March - May

If you’ve never backpacked before or if you need to refresh your skills, this is the class for you! This course will cover: Clothing and boots, map and compass skills, trip planning, major equipment, first-aid, meal preparation, and leave-no-trace practices.

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Backcountry Ski School

February

The Backcountry Ski School is intended for those wanting to explore skiing beyond the boundaries of the local ski resorts, and learn what it means to "earn your turns." It is held once each winter, usually in January.

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Winter Backcountry Travel

January

The Winter Backcountry Travel course is a combination of the Backcountry Ski School and Introduction to Avalanche Safety class.

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Advanced Training Courses

Our Advanced Seminars are designed to provide additional instruction and exposure to skills beyond what is taught in our standard list of courses — and to foster leadership opportunities within the club.

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