Class Fee: $89.00 per person (minimum of 4 participants - contact us for private rates)

Prerequisite: None required

Minimum age: Minimum age of 13

Time & Place:

7:00am (sharp!) at the Woodmen Park and Ride (Southwest of Woodmen and I-25). Please be prompt! Car pools will be formed and additional trailhead directions will be given at that time. 4X4 vehicles are recommended for carpooling.

Class Registration:

Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance for all scheduled class dates. A credit card (Visa or Mastercard), check or money order is required to reserve a spot for the class. To register for any currently scheduled class, email us at info@alpenquest.com  or call the AlpenQuest Office Line (719) 635-4741 (Please leave a detailed message – if we are not available we will return your call promptly).

Class Confirmation:

An AlpenQuest guide will give you a courtesy call on the evening before the scheduled class to confirm details.

Class Cancellation:

Should the class be cancelled or postponed for any reason, an AlpenQuest guide will contact you the day prior to the field session. You may choose to apply paid credit toward the next scheduled class or request a full refund.

Participant Cancellations:

Participants wishing to cancel a class and requesting a refund must contact AlpenQuest at least 24-hours in advance of the scheduled class date.

Gear AlpenQuest Provides:

• Climbing harness
• Climbing helmet
• Mountaineering axe
• Crampons
• Rope
• Snow Anchors/Hardware

Note: Your are welcome to bring your own gear to use – pending guide approval

What you need to bring:

• Large day pack
• Sunscreen
• Fleece Jacket or wool sweater
• Warm hat or balaclava
• Sunglasses/Ski goggles
• Long underwear
• Wool /synthetic socks
• Waterproof Nylon Shell Jacket
• Waterproof Nylon Shell pants
• Gaiters
• Insulated, Mountaineering Boots w/rigid soles (Plastic or Leather).
• Warm Gloves and Mittens
• Bandanna
• First aid kit
• Lunch/snacks
• Two Quarts of Water