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Most major peaks in the Oregon Cascades are climbed several times each season; Washington and California peaks less often, but regularly. Climbs vary in difficulty from walk-ups to technical rock and snow climbing. The latter class of climbs are “limited”, meaning the leader will allow only experienced climbers to participate. Most of the climbs are two-day trips or longer. A Climbing School is held annually each spring. Two climbing awards may be earned. The first is the Three Peak Award that goes to any member successfully climbing the Three Sisters. The second is the Ten Peak Award, which is presented to those who conquer the ten major Oregon peaks. |
CLIMBS
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Climbs are over for the year. The Climbs Committee will be putting together another great schedule for 2009. Check back in a few months for details. We offer a course in Basic Mountaineering every Spring. |
To see some reports of past climbs (and other activities) |
Archived Schedules 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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The Climbs Committee, in conjunction with Eugene Mountain Rescue, puts on the Obsidians’ annual spring climbing school every year. This is an entry level mountaineering class with an emphasis on providing the basic skills needed to climb safely with a group in alpine mountaineering environments — where travel may involve ascending glaciers or negotiation of steep rock. It is recommended for new climbers who would like to participate in any “technical” or roped climb or those who would like to refresh their climbing skills. Prerequisites for the course include being in reasonably good physical conditioning; being age 16 or older (or at least 13, if accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult).
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