If you have interest in joining a community for mountain travelers who are seeking to take their skillset to the next level, you are in the right place.
At a very competitive price, participants will get education from the only AMGA certified guides in Portland.
This will be an 8 week series, those that wish to graduate from the program will expect to dedicate significant time to their development. This program will start in March 2026 with two cohorts running concurrently. Weekly classroom sessions will bring all of the participants together and tighten our community.
Each cohort will comprise up to 12 students, making 24 spots available for 2026.
The series will comprise of 4 field sessions, weekly classroom sessions (in person), access to online learning videos, forum membership to ask us and other members questions.
Field sessions will be held at Mount Hood and Smith Rock.
BASIC SKILLS
Gear Selection
How to Pack Like a Pro
Map & Compass Navigation versus Digital Navigation
Effective Radio Usage
ROCK CLIMBING SKILLS
Rock Climbing Movement
Anchor Building
Belaying and Rappelling
Sport and Traditional Climbing
SNOW SKILLS
Assess Avalanche Danger & Weather-Related Skills
Basic Glacier Travel
Roped Team Travel
Technical Movement on Snow & Basic Steep Ice
Ice Axe Self-Arrest
Dates
Classroom Sessions - All Cohorts - Friday Evenings: 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24
Field Sessions - Cohort A - Saturdays: 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25
Field Sessions - Cohort B - Sundays: 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26
Participants who graduate from this program would be well prepared to step into the Level II: Intermediate Rock and Alpine Courses, which can be taken separately or concurrently.
Give us a call for more information, or attend our Mountain Mentorship Info Night at the Mountain Shop!
If you have interest in joining a community for mountain travelers who are seeking to take their skillset to the next level, you are in the right place.
At a very competitive price, participants will get education from the only AMGA certified guides in Portland.
This will be an 8 week series, those that wish to graduate from the program will expect to dedicate significant time to their development. This program will start in March 2026 with two cohorts running concurrently. Weekly classroom sessions will bring all of the participants together and tighten our community.
Each cohort will comprise up to 12 students, making 24 spots available for 2026.
The series will comprise of 4 field sessions, weekly classroom sessions (in person), access to online learning videos, forum membership to ask us and other members questions.
Field sessions will be held at Mount Hood and Smith Rock.
BASIC SKILLS
Gear Selection
How to Pack Like a Pro
Map & Compass Navigation versus Digital Navigation
Effective Radio Usage
ROCK CLIMBING SKILLS
Rock Climbing Movement
Anchor Building
Belaying and Rappelling
Sport and Traditional Climbing
SNOW SKILLS
Assess Avalanche Danger & Weather-Related Skills
Basic Glacier Travel
Roped Team Travel
Technical Movement on Snow & Basic Steep Ice
Ice Axe Self-Arrest
Dates
Classroom Sessions - All Cohorts - Friday Evenings: 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24
Field Sessions - Cohort A - Saturdays: 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25
Field Sessions - Cohort B - Sundays: 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26
Participants who graduate from this program would be well prepared to step into the Level II: Intermediate Rock and Alpine Courses, which can be taken separately or concurrently.
Give us a call for more information, or attend our Mountain Mentorship Info Night at the Mountain Shop!
