[pct-l] pct training course: " PCT-Prep"

[Ned Tibbits]

Jason,

The pct-prep course of last year that L-Rod refers to so often and you can 
see in our Website Gallery, was a 4-day tour into Desolation Wilderness off 
highway 50, S. Lake Tahoe.  Requests this year have been for something 
shorter that focuses on the specific skills you guys are going to need to 
know along the crest, route-finding by eye, map memory, topographic 
awareness, snow dangers, self-arrest and ice axe training, avalanche 
avoidance, getting water from frozen lakes and streams without falling in, 
how to deal with frozen shoes and do I want to, and more.

However, the reason for this Clinic also includes providing for you a 
"shake-down cruise" to test all your systems, food, gear, and strategies in 
some pretty tough conditions, so the trip will likely remain a 4-day, 
whether a Base trip or a Tour, regarding whether we hike each day or not, 
will be up to the group.

At present, there are three interested parties.  Trips go with 6 or more. 
Most are looking at the end of March.

All hikers of the crest trail or divide who expect to encounter steep snow 
this year should attend some kind of winter skills training before arriving 
at the start of their trip.  If you need it, you may be safer for it.  Every 
year hikers face obstacles and situations on-trail that challenge their 
judgment.  Practicing with challenging situations with instruction before a 
major expedition will give you greater confidence and peace of mind while on 
the trail.

The cost of the clinic is dropping as well.

Any other questions?

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Please visit: www.mountaineducation.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jason Bobier" <jason at prismatix.com>
To: "Ned Tibbits" <ned at mountaineducation.com>
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 12:47 AM
Subject: Re: pct training course?


> and... :-)
>
> how long is it?
>
> Jason
>
> On Mar 4, 2007, at 10:10 PM, Ned Tibbits wrote:
>
>> Hi, Jason!
>>
>> This is a tradition and it will be offered if there is enough  interest. 
>> We
>> need at least 6 students to make any of our trips happen.  There  hasn't 
>> been
>> enough snow this season to generate much concern for snow training 
>> amongst
>> the pct thrus 2007, so this trip has yet to get the green light.   Let us
>> know if you want to be included and we'll keep you posted.
>>
>> Mtnned
>>
>>
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>>
>> For Information on Programs, previous Trips, and Photo Gallery,
>>
>> Please visit: www.mountaineducation.com
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Bobier"  <jason at prismatix.com>
>> To: <info at mountaineducation.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:28 PM
>> Subject: pct training course?
>>
>>
>>> Hey, someone mentioned that you guys might be giving a pct  training 
>>> course sometime in april. Is this true?
>>>
>>> Thanx,
>>>
>>> Jason
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jason Bobier            jason at prismatix.com
>>> Space Cowboy            http://www.prismatix.com/
>>>
>>> Another corporate sharecropper.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Jason Bobier            jason at prismatix.com
> Space Cowboy            http://www.prismatix.com/
>
> Firmly grounded in my dreams.
>
>