Photo by AAC Member John Harley, Pika Glacier
Registration for the 2026 Ski Mountaineering Course is open!
This annual clinic series is designed to introduce students to safe methods of traveling and ascending in and on Alaskan mountains and glaciers. This 8-week course will be taught twice a week, with class lectures during the evenings on Wednesdays and field clinics on Saturdays. The course syllabus and gear list for Spring 2025 can be found below.
Important Info:
Dates: January 14-March 8
Schedule: Classes Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm, Skills Lessons on Saturday
Cost: $150 in cash by the first day of instruction.
Additional $10 for annual AAC membership, if not already paid.
40 Seats Maximum
Email Course Organizer, Michelle Johannsen at michelle102091@gmail.com for questions or to volunteer.
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Additonal Topics
Check out the other chapters in the recommended text for more valuable climbing information.
Snow Travel Methods (Skis, snowshoes, etc)
Self Arrest
Knots
Double Fishermans (used to create Prusik Loop)
Prusik Knot
Alpine Butterfly
Rewoven Figure 8
Clove Hitch
Glacier Travel
Rope Setup
Where are Crevasses?
Route Finding on Glaciers
Crevasse Rescue
Transferring weight to an anchor
Z-Pulley (3:1 and 5:1)
Crampon Travel
Weather Forecasting
High Altitude Sickness