HKIN 244 Mountaineering

This course builds a comprehensive foundation in all aspects of mountaineering in order to assist students to develop the experience and skills required to become self-reliant in the mountains. The course covers snow and glacier travel, ice climbing, rock climbing, map and compass, mountain navigation, route planning, weather evaluation, hazard assessment and crevasse rescue techniques as well as summit objectives. The course is under the leadership of Association of Canadian Mountain Guide (ACMG) instructors.

Notes: 2 credits
Prerequisites: HKIN 161 ERT Skills Evaluation
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