Level 1 - Youth Alpine Running Camp (ages 13 - 18)
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 07/30/2021
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Description:
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This camp is designed to teach the fundamental skills of alpine running and develop the strength + endurance to execute those skills safely, effectively, beautifully.
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Alpine Running is everything that trail running is with the addition of: ridgelines, scrambling/light rock climbing, snow & ice, off trail routes, scree, and steep dynamic terrain.
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Meet 3 days per week for 3 weeks at a local alpine trailhead location.
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Meeting days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
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Each day is 5 hours from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Except for the last day, which will be for 6 hours from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Ages: 13 to 18 group
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Parents are responsible for their child’s transportation to and from the trailhead meeting location.
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Max # of participants per group: 8
Prerequisites:
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Some outdoor experience
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Good fitness base (can continually move for 5 hours with moderate breaks)
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A desire to learn how to move through the mountains efficiently, effectively, safely, and with fun.
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Some rock climbing experience (Recommended)
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Trail running experience (Recommended)
Instructor: Steven Glodowski,
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Founder of Practice Guild Mountain Athletics
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Dynafit Ambassador
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