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

[Dusty Wallace]

Ned-

This is the first time that I have heard of this course and it sounds very
useful. I would love to know when this years is going to be and how I can
sign up. Im planning on doing the pct in 2008 and would love to get into
this class now to start practicing the techniques that they teach this
season and next winter to perfect them.
Thanks a lot
Kim 

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Ned Tibbits
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 7:14 PM
To: Jason Bobier
Cc: PCT MailingList
Subject: Re: [pct-l] pct training course: " PCT-Prep"

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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----- 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
>>
>>
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 
>> -----------------------------------------------
>>
>> 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.
>
> 

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