Description
Develop mountain judgment for fast-changing conditions across alpine trails and ridgelines. You will learn to interpret forecasts, cloud types, and wind shifts that signal a change in plans. An altitude primer explains gradual ascent strategies and early symptom recognition for safer choices. We cover movement patterns for slab, scree, and snow patches without technical climbing gear. Route-finding labs teach how to visualize safe descent lines before committing upward. You will plan turnaround times, contingency exits, and daylight buffers based on pace. A clothing and heat block shows how to avoid sweat-cold cycles with smart layering. Group modules emphasize spacing, voice range, and decision checkpoints in thin air. Emergency content addresses minor sprains, hypothermia basics, and shelter improvisation. By the end, you will read the mountain faster and return with energy in reserve.
Video curriculum + route cards + weather cue quick sheets
3 hours
Weather reading, altitude management, terrain movement, descent planning, pacing, cold exposure prevention.
High-country trekkers, hut-to-hut travelers, photo crews, and guided group participants.
