High Altitude Mountaineering Seminar
October – November 2010
The High Altitude Mountaineering Section of the Denver group will present its 22nd nnual seminar on high altitude mountaineering this fall. The seminar consists of six sessions on consecutive Wednesday nights starting in early-October 7, from 7:00 to about 9:30 p.m.
Experienced climbers will present lectures on topics as diverse as organizing an expedition, fitness and conditioning, nutrition and menu planning, high altitude/cold weather medical issues and group dynamics. Mountaineering slide shows from around the world will be featured to complement and expand upon the lecture topics.
Attendance of the seminar is a prerequisite for admission to the High Altitude Mountaineering School.
HAMS Seminar Lectures:
*High Altitude/Cold Weather Nutrition
*High Altitude/Cold Weather Medical Issues
*Fitness Training and Acclimatization
*Group Dynamics
*Organizing an Expedition
Cost for all six nights is:
$45 for Non-Members and Members who do not pre-register
$40 for CMC Members who pre-register
$8 for individual evenings, payable at the door
To register, you can; sign-up on-line with your credit card; call the CMC office at 303-279-3080; or send your name, address, phone number and check made out to “CMC” to the CMC office. Please note “HAMS Seminar” on your check.
