http://www.cloud9living.com/experience-gifts/rss Experience Gifts provided by Cloud 9 Living en-us http://www.cloud9living.com/san-jose/mountaineering-course Learning the essentials of mountaineering will take your backpacking options to a whole new level. Working on Lassen Peak, this course covers crampon and ice axe use, self arrest, rope work, snow and ice belay technique, recognition and prevention of altitude related illnesses, avalanche awareness, route selection, navigation, basic snow camping skills, safety and much more. On your 3rd day, the course will attempt a summit ascent. Get out and explore your mountaineering capabilities in this awesome 3 day course! en-us