Fast paced and a lot of fun, the WFA class includes realistic accident simulations in the outdoors. This two day adventure will be held at a private ranch in Tumalo, near Bend. Some folks may wish to car/tent camp at the ranch and enjoy a community cook-out and bon-fire on Saturday evening.

Minimum of 15 and maximum of 30 participants. Fee is $125. These WFA classes usually cost from $135 to $182. You must Reserve before February 8, 2008, and pay the non refundable fee in full as required by WMI. For more information call Robert Speik at 541-385-0445.

Note: This great class filled quickly with 30 pre-paid, non refundable registrations. We plan to have the class again on a weekend in early summer. We have a wait list of 9; if you might like to participate, send us an email.

    WARNING - *DISCLAIMER!*
Mountain climbing has inherent dangers that can in part, be mitigated

Read more . . .
American Alpine Club
Oregon Section of the AAC
Accidents in North American Mountaineering

  ABOUT TRADITIONAL ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING:
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  Climbing Together
  Following the Leader
  The Mountaineers' Rope
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  The Ten Essential Systems         Los Diez Sistemas Esenciales

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