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OMA Climbs and Classes
- New Level 1 Avalanche Class - Next Field Day: Sat, May 31
At one time the OMA offered about 4-6 classes and 1-2 organized climbs per year. In July 2003 our entire outings program was forced into dormancy for a while, for reasons, which you can read about here. We had hoped to reinstate at least parts of it in a new form, but this has proven difficult. The avalanche class has been reintroduced with limited offerings, and the bulk of the course is now taught online. This has proven highly successful so far and does not rely on the use of USFS land on anything more than a limited volunteer basis.
The classes and trips were the cornerstone of our ability to connect people as climbing partners. We've also found with trips such as a climb of Three Finger Jack and Washington that nobody really makes a commitment without having to pay a nominal fee. Informally they've never caught on, while running them formally covered equipment costs and made it an event participants looked forward to and found memorable. Unfortunately they US Forest Service didn't like this.
Members can also still post their own trips on our web site.
Alternatives to OMA Classes
- Avalanche Classes by special arrangement, minimum group size of 4. Level 1, Level 2, and customized classes are possible.
- This is the best alternative to our basic mountaineering class. Any individual or group can arrange a similar class, the cost will depend on how many people are in your group. Other classes on specific topics or skills are also possible.
- Wilderness First Responder
- Wilderness First Responder Recert
- Wilderness First Aid
More OMA Class Information:
- Avalanche Class (Now taught online with field days available)
- Basic Mountaineering Class (Summer/Fall)
- Three Fingered Jack and Mt Washington climb (Fall)
Related Articles
- This article is by a member who participated in our fall climbing weekend
- For information on Choosing an Avalanche Class read this article.