Interested in mountaineering?

Don't have the cash to thrown down on a professional guide?

The Explorers Club of Pittsburgh Mountaineering School is starting up again. This is a great introduction to winter climbing in the mountains, and is a fantastic time! Put in the work, and you will definitely enjoy yourself. If you are interested, start digging into this website or download an application.

Class topics include:

• physical conditioning
• navigation and cold weather camping
• alpine climbing
• glacier travel and crevasse rescue
• trip planning

You can see the full schedule here.

Comments from students

Wanted to let you know i had a greaaaaaaat time and learneeeeed a lot at the school. I pledge to send a photo from summits of some of the mountains that I hope to do (I will).Rojo, student in 2007-08

A lot of fun! Everything was interesting and great. Challenging and rewarding. Great support from instructors.Susy Altamura, student in 2005-06

Initial Motivations to Join:

• Next logical step from the ECP Rock School.
• To say that "I did it."
• The mountaineers seemed far more motivated than others to go out and do stuff.
• Get to meet new people.

Joe Stahovic Jr, student in 2005-06

Probably the greatest driver post graduation has been the people I've met through the school. Great motivators. Setting good examples of what I could accomplish. The school DEFINITELY increased my interest level. The outings were the best!Geo Moore, student in 2005-06