Mountaineering Club
Information
Time
Field Days 9:00AM-5:00PM / Evening Sessions 6:30PM-7:30PM
Session
Field Days: Full Day / Evening Sessions: 1 Hour
PRICING
$1,000 per person | max group size 8
Description
Our fall Mountaineers Club program is for backcountry adventurers who want to get fit for winter while taking their skills to the next level, accessing less common terrain by learning technical skills that allow for safe and exceptional access to Idaho’s legendary mountain playground!
Dates
Field Sessions on Fridays: Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24
Evening Clinics on Thursdays: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 (in person or online - one hour)
FIELD SESSIONS:
Our goal is peak performance! We’ll be improving our fitness and acuity throughout October to prepare for a big winter season. In the process, we’ll summit some of the classic peaks in our area and teach a variety of essential mountaineering skills including short-roping, anchor building, belay techniques and lowering.
EVENING CLASSES:
In the classroom, we’ll focus on critical winter mountaineering skills like rope skills, online weather analysis, tour planning, and modern navigation with digital applications.
GEAR:
Team members will learn about the latest and lightest gear. SVG will provide harnesses, ropes and hardwear. Standard AT gear required.
PREREQUISITE:
Level 1 avalanche education within the last 5 years.
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It is recommended that Mountaineers Club participants have some level of backcountry experience, as well we require an Level 1 Avalanche certification completed within the last 5 years as a prerequisite.
While we will be honing our fitness during this course, it also recommended that participants begin the series with a base level of fitness that ensures their safety and enjoyment during field sessions.
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Yes! Sun Valley Guides does not provide safety gear for it’s guests. All Mountaineers Club participants should be equipped with an avalanche transceiver (please test batteries prior to arrival), avalanche shovel, and avalanche probe.
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Yes, your safety is always our top priority. Our highly trained guides closely monitor avalanche conditions and warnings, adjusting routes or plans as necessary to ensure the safest possible experience. While it’s important to understand that backcountry skiing carries inherent risks, we take every precaution to manage these. We’re committed to making your trip as safe and enjoyable as possible.
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Yes. Sun Valley Guides is committed to providing safe and enjoyable adventures in the backcountry. All guests must read and sign a Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims Agreement prior to embarking on any guided trip. Be sure to read and sign the waiver prior to joining us in the mountains. You can find your waiver in your reservation confirmation. If you did not make the reservation, please ask whoever did to invite you to sign through their reservation confirmation email they received or email us at info@svguides.com
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We require payment in full to reserve your spot in our Mountaineers Club program. Payments can be made with any major credit card.
If you must pay by a check, please mail checks to our mailing address:
Sun Valley Guides
PO Box 6967
Ketchum, ID 83340 -
Booking is easy! Just contact our Headquarters (Email: info@svguides.com) and we’ll get you dialed. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Need custom dates or want to discuss custom arrangements? – Great! We’re here for you.
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Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to first session of Mountaineers Club are 100% non-refundable. If you miss a field or evening session, you will be eligible to make up for it in a future edition of Mountaineers Club. Please reach out to us if this is the case!
Please keep in mind that our cancellation policies vary by service. See our full cancellation policy for more details.
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Gratuity is not included in the Mountaineers Club fee. As with other service industries, it is customary to tip your guide(s) if you are satisfied with their service. A gratuity of 10-20% of the total trip fee is standard, reflecting the quality and excellence of your experience. Cash or Venmo is preferred.