The OSAT Glacier Climbing Course will be returning for the 2022 Season.
Registration will open November 13th at 10am.
*2020 Students: You will be offered the opportunity to register early for the 2022 Glacier Climbing Course. Keep an eye out for more information and next steps.
For general questions about registration contact 2022 GCC Registrar, registrar@osat.org.
Glacier Climbing Course FAQs
Q: Who can participate?
A: The GCC is for members of a 12 step recovery program, their family and friends. In order to enroll in the course, you must be an OSAT club member. For more information on how to become an OSAT club member, please visit www.osat.org/join.
Q: What skills will be taught?
A: During the six month course, students will learn about how to choose and use mountaineering equipment, maintain the safety of their team, navigation, ice axe self-arrest techniques, proper roped travel skills, crevasse rescue and snow camping.
Q: What is required?
A: The course requires participants to undertake a serious conditioning and training regimen. Seminars, field trips, and conditioners require 100 percent attendance in order to be eligible for graduation.