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Intermediate Climbing School (ICS)PhotosWant to see some ICS action photos? Check out the new ICS photo gallery under Resources. Important Dates for ICS 2009-2010All events and lectures take place at the Mazama Mountaineering Center at 7:00PM, unless otherwise specified. Thursday, Aug 13, 2009, 7:00PM ICS information Night General InformationThe Intermediate Climbing School (ICS), which takes place from September to April, builds on the material taught in the Mazamas Basic Climbing Education Program (BCEP) and provides participants with the skills needed to safely climb in more challenging alpine environments, both with Mazama climbing teams and in private climbing teams. The curriculum will include additional knots, glacier travel, rock and snow anchor building, map and compass navigation, avalanche awareness, avalanche transceiver training, accident management training, crevasse rescue, high angle snow practice, cleaning 5th class rock and 5th class rock climbing. All students will learn the necessary skills to:
ICS is a demanding commitment in terms of time and gear, so please apply only if you can make the necessary commitment. Please have a look at the class calendar to get an idea of the time required. As many students will be admitted as make a satisfactory showing during the application process. The class is open to Mazama members ($395) and non-members ($455). Web payment is strongly preferred and is due prior to the start of the first lecture. Due to the competitive nature of the ICS application process, no refunds will be issued once payment for the class has been remitted. The minimum age for students is 21. Factors which may help your admission are:
Class correspondence will be conducted primarily via email. Please address general class questions to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Application forms are available online and must be completed online (see the link at the top of this page). The primary text for this course is Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 7th Edition. Other texts will be recommended throughout the class. As much as possible, classroom sessions will include hands-on activities. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes to lecture, including clothing with which a harness may be worn. Each ICS student is responsible for providing his/her own climbing gear and equipment, except for ropes, pickets, avalanche transceivers, ice screws and shovels. Each field session prospectus includes a list of required equipment. The leaders for the 2009-2010 ICS class are Jay Stagnone, ICS Lead Coordinator and, Bob Murphy, ICS Assistant Coordinator. Application ProcessBecause ICS is a popular class and requires certain skills and knowledge as a foundation, potential students must apply for admission to ICS. All application materials are due by Thursday, August 21st, 2009. The online application form is automatically forwarded to the class coordinators; all other materials should be emailed to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Skills TestThe ICS Skills Test on August 28th, 2009, 7:00PM will require that you perform the following skills correctly the first time:
Please bring a climbing harness, carabiners, belay device and personal protection (a.k.a. safety leash) in order to execute all of the ICS skills test components. Class Completion RequirementsTo complete ICS and receive a graduation certificate, ICS students must:
Excepting emergencies or prior arrangements made with the lead coordinator, a student may be dropped from the class at the lead coordinator’s discretion if he or she fails to attend one or more lectures and/or field sessions. Study MaterialsHere are some recommended books for ICS. Some are available at the Mazama Mountaineering Center for a discount:
ICS Class Calendar (subject to minor revision)All lectures are free and open to the public, whether or not you are enrolled in the class. Only paid participants will be allowed to participate in the field sessions. If you plan to audit the class please alert the class coordinators, do not take any handouts and go easy on questions. Thursday, October 1, 2009. Multipitch and Alpine Rock Climbing - lecture Thursday, November 19, 2009. Navigation - lecture - 6:30PM @ MMC Thursday, December 10, 2009. Avalanche Avoidance lecture - 6:30PM @ MMC Thursday, January 7, 2010. Snow Camping - lecture STARTS AT 7:30PM!!! March 15—-> April 26 - Assist with BCEP groups NoticePlease note that information posted on this page is subject to change! USDA Special Use Permit Information and Non-Discrimination Statement
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