The High Altitude Mountaineering Section will soon be presenting its second High Altitude Mountaineering Seminar. The series consists of six sessions held on consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning October 9th. World-class climbers and other experts in their fields will present lectures on topics such as organizing expeditions, equipment, arranging travel, fitness, nutrition and menu planning, group dynamics, high altitude illnesses, cold and related injuries, travelers illnesses, and the pros and cons of guided climbs. In addition, each session will feature a short slide presentation on climbing various peaks in the high regions of the world. The Seminar is open to anyone with an interest in learning about what it is like to climb high peaks.
Space is limited.
Those who attended the previous seminar may be interested in signing up for this year's as well. Many of the presenters will be different and new topics have been added. A High Altitude Mountaineering School has been formed for Colorado Mountain Club members interested in extending their training to participate in expeditions to high altitude peaks around the world. The school will train students in the basic technical skills of glacier travel including crevasse rescue, low-angle ice techniques, rope management and shelters. To do this, four field trips are scheduled in January and February 1991.