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february 9, 2012
Backcountry Skiing - Intermediate in Vail, Colorado
Take your backcountry skiing or riding to the next level. Learn the skills to travel confidently and with minimized risk in the backcountry. A brief overview of avalanche preparedness is followed by efficiency in ascension and descent skills.
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february 10-13, 2012
Southern Alps New Zealand - 4 day Rabbit Pass Trek
A challenging 4 day trek in a remote mountainous area of the Mt Aspiring National Park. Savour the unspoilt mountain valleys, rain forest, alpine meadows, huge waterfalls, hanging glaciers, and spectacular campsites. Make friends with the Kea, the only alpine parrot on earth. World Heritage area. Grade Hard.
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february 10-13, 2012
Mt Baker Avalanche Level 2 w AAI
Explore one of the most stunning regions of the world on this trek through the Fitzroy and Cerro Torre region. Optional climbing days take you across glaciers to the base of Cerro Torre, conditions permitting, and to incredible vistas of Fitzroy.
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february 11, 2012
Ice Climbing for Beginners in Vail, Colorado
New enthusiasts of all ability and fitness levels welcome. Come learn how to ice climb in Vail, Colorado with the area's # 1 recommended guides. Topics include climbing knots, ice climbing technique, tool use and more. Come climb with Apex.
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february 12-24, 2012
Patagonia Trekking & Climbing - Fitzroy & Cerro Torre Area w AAI
Expand your knowledge and understanding of snow stability and snow stability factors. This course is ideal for snow safety and guiding professionals and recreational practitioners who are looking for advanced knowledge and skills. The Level 2 serves as a pre-requisite for AIARE Level 3 courses.
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february 13-15, 2012
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Education, Vail Colorado
Level 1 Avalanche education course in Vail, Colorado for backcountry enthusiasts. Skiers, ice climbers and snowboarders learn proper beacon use, decision making, snow pack evaluation and more. 3 day course with certificate on completion.
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february 13-15, 2012
Valentine's Day Backcountry Hut Trip in Vail, Colorado
The quintessential romantic voyage. Treat your honey to a romantic 3 day 2 night stay in a beautiful backcountry lodge. Enjoy private guided skiing and a romantic gourmet dinner complete with wine and chocolate for dessert. This is an experience to remember for a lifetime.
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february 13-17, 2012
Powder Weeks in the Tetons, Wyoming w/ Rendezvous Backcountry Tours
Offering a five day fully catered, guided backcountry ski trip at our premiere Baldy Knoll Yurt. Enjoy a day of backcountry skiing in Grand Teton National Park followed by four days of wilderness skiing. Improve your downhill ski skills and learn new backcountry techniques from our professional guides.
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february 15-22, 2012
Southern Alps New Zealand - 8 day Gillespie-Rabbit Pass Traverse
Longest guided trek in New Zealand. A challenging 8 day Wild Walk in this remote location of the Mt Aspiring National Park. Spectacular scenery - mountain views, alpine passes, waterfalls, glaciers, rivers, native forests. Small group, light backpacks, good food. Grade Hard
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february 18-20, 2012
Mt Baker Avalanche Level 1 w AAI
One of the famous "7-summits". A brilliant introduction to high altitude mountaineering on the highest mountain in all of the Americas. 23,000 feet. Leader Max Kausch: experienced, friendly, speaks perfect English + Spanish. Max has climbed Aconcagua five times and teaches everything you need to know. There is no "climbing" on Aconcagua's easy terrain, its just a walk on rocky (and occasionally snowy) trails. However, it's still challenging, as with occasional snow and wind on summit day, crampons, ice axe, mountaineering boots and winter clothing are required. High altitude for a low price and a short duration of time.
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february 21-24, 2012
AAA Level 1 Avalanche Hut Trip in Vail, Colorado
Experience the beautiful Vail, Colorado backcountry while learning the fundamentals of backcountry travel and avalanche safety. Course topics include planning and preparation, decision making, introduction to instability and slope evaluation, companion rescue and more.
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february 27 to march 1, 2012
Southern Alps New Zealand - 4 day Gillespie Pass Trek
Based in the Mt Aspiring National Park in the South Island of New Zealand the track begins in dense temperate rain forest and steadily climbs into a wondrous alpine paradise. There are mountain huts we can use but often we camp out in tents. Spectacular scenery - mountain views, alpine passes, waterfalls, rivers, native forests. Small group, light backpacks, good food. Thrilling jet boat ride. Grade Moderate/Hard
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february 29 to march 2, 2012
Backcountry Hut Trip in Vail, Colorado
Experience fresh tracks in the beautiful Vail backcountry with Apex. Spend 3 days and 2 nights on this backcountry adventure complete with a hut stay. Held at the Eisman hut, one of Colorado's most spectacular huts.
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march 4-11, 2012
Southern Alps New Zealand - 8 day Gillespie-Rabbit Pass Traverse
Longest guided trek in New Zealand. A challenging 8 day Wild Walk in this remote location of the Mt Aspiring National Park. Spectacular scenery - mountain views, alpine passes, waterfalls, glaciers, rivers, native forests. Small group, light backpacks, good food. Grade Hard
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march 12-16, 2012
Steep & Deep Camp in the Tetons w/ Rendezvous Backcountry Tours
Enjoy spring skiing in the Tetons when the snowpack is deep and you can ski the steeps. Five day trip starts in Grand Teton National Park followed by a fully catered, guided, four day/three night yurt trip to Plummer Canyon. Instructors will improve your downhill ski skills and offer techniqes and tips for all facets of backcountry skiing.
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march 13-15, 2012
Southern Alps New Zealand - 3 day Mt Aspiring Glacier Expedition
Three days exploring the Bonar Glacier at the base of Mt Aspiring (NZ's Matterhorn of the South). A challenging trip hiking up from the valley floor with river, waterfalls, forest and mountain views onto alpine terrain where you learn to use crampons and ice axe to explore the glacier. Stay at French Ridge Hut 1465m and make friends with NZ's native parrot the kea. Grade Hard
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march 15, 2012
Ice Climbing in Vail, Colorado for Beginners
Ice climbing offers an empowering experience that is an adventure, an adrenaline rush and a moving meditation all in one. Learn basic knots, ice tool skills, rappelling and more.
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march 21-23, 2012
Spring Break Hut Trip in the Vail, Colorado Backcountry
Get your friends together and join Apex for 3 days and 2 nights for a trip to the Eiseman Hut in the Vail, Colorado backcountry. Leave the crowds behind, experience the solitude of the Colorado backcountry, and earn first tracks!
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march 30 to april 19, 2012
Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak
Join Mountain Gurus as we explore the Everest Region and climb spectacular 20,305 foot Island peak. We'll spend one night camping at EBC with our Everest summit team. We also offer a trek only option.
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april 8-25, 2011
Everest Basecamp Walk w/ SummitClimb
Join experienced friendly British Mountain Guide Raj Thapa and Mingma Sherpa to wander the gentle and wide snow-free trails through beautiful green terraced villages with amazing Himalayan views. Includes top-notch sherpas, delicious food, high-quality tents and excellent equipment. Visit our world's most famous basecamp and hike the Everest view ridge of Kala Patar. Follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa who made the first ascent of Everest.
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april 8-29, 2012
Everest Glacier School with SummitClimb
Experienced, friendly British Mountain Guide Raj Thapa and his staff teach you everything you need to know about glacier travel and climbing techniques. After several days of instruction on the Cho La glacier, put your new skills to work climbing the famous 20,000 foot high Lobuche peak with gorgeous views of Everest. Add on 4 days to see Everest basecamp and climb the amazing view ridge of Kala Patar. Includes top-notch sherpas, delicious food, high-quality tents and excellent equipment.
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april 22 to may 13, 2012
Everest Glacier School with SummitClimb
Experienced, friendly British Mountain Guide Raj Thapa and his staff teach you everything you need to know about glacier travel and climbing techniques. After several days of instruction on the Cho La glacier, put your new skills to work climbing the famous 20,000 foot high Lobuche peak with gorgeous views of Everest. Add on 4 days to see Everest basecamp and climb the amazing view ridge of Kala Patar. Includes top-notch sherpas, delicious food, high-quality tents and excellent equipment.
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april 23 to may 13, 2012
Island Peak and Everest Base Camp Trek - Nepal
Great Divide Mountaineering is leading a trek to Everest Base Camp, in Nepal, with a climb of Island Peak (20,305ft/6189m). Both of these trips are the classics of Nepal.
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april 23 to may 13, 2012
Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak
Join Mountain Gurus as we explore the Everest Region and climb spectacular 20,305 foot Island peak. We'll spend one night camping at EBC. We also offer a trek only option.
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april 23 to may 24, 2012
Pumori Expedition - Nepal
Great Divide Mountaineering is leading an expedition to Nepal to climb Pumori (23,3490ft/7145m ), a classic high Mountain in the Himalayas.
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june 2-3, 2012
Wilderness First Responder Recertification. Vail, Colorado
Renew your Wilderness First Responder skills in this 2 day recertification course. Learn from Solo Wilderness Medicine and one of our professionally certified backcountry medicine instructors. Must have current WFR card in grace period for renewal.
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june 3-10, 2012
Wilderness First Responder Course in Vail, Colorado
Apex Mountain School (world renowned Solo's Colorado Wilderness Medicine School) provides this course for outdoor leaders, guides, rangers, hunters and backcountry enthusiasts of all kinds. Learn valuable skills used for evaluating, stabilizing and evacuation for common backcountry injuries and illnesses in remote settings. 7.5 day, 80-hour course. Solo Wilderness First Responder certification on completion.
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september 2-8, 2012
Termas de Chillan Backcountry Ski Tour, Chile South America
Join PowderQuest guides for a unique 7-day randonee and splitboard adventure on the stunning volcanoes and thermal springs of Chillan, Chile.
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