RECR 330 Program Plan

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RECR 330Program Plan
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Tacoma Mountaineers Alpine Course

• Open to all genders and ages
• Open to all climbing levels (beginner-advanced)
• No prior knowledge needed
• Eight week course-Starts May 8th 2007
• Course ends June 31st 2007

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Target Audience

• The target audience is geared towards young
  adults (18-25) living in the North-end of Tacoma.
• Tacoma area is in need of more outdoor
  recreational opportunities for young adults.
• By targeting young adults, the course will not
  only reach out and engage others in the outdoors,
  but challenge them out of the norm.

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Program Description

• Eight week course will cover skills such as
  Navigation, Crevasse Rescue, Safety and Survival
  Skills, Basic Mountaineering Skills, First Aid
  and CPR.
• 6 Weekend trips, including two hikes and one
  mini-climb
• Two-day climb of Mt. Rainier at completion of
  program (June 30-31)

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Guide Requirements

• Guides must be experienced in Medical Training,
  Avalanche Awareness, Crevasse and Rope and Rescue
  Training, and Leave no Trace.
• Must have a passion for climbing and the
  outdoors.
• Must display good leadership and communication
  skills

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Program Goals

• Provide clientele with the safest experience
  possible.
• Encourage them to respect and understand the
  Northwests unique alpine environment.
• Educate clientele through the adventures of
  mountaineering, and
• Offer the most enjoyable alpine experience
  possible.

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Program Costs Publication

• 1500 per person
• The alpine course will be based off of the time
  duration (8 weeks) and the coverage of the
  equipment/ supplies.
• Publication of the course will be thru ads
  displayed in clubs, work sites, gyms, and other
  recreational settings (such as the YMCA) to
  target the young adults interested in other
  recreational activities.

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Program Evaluation

• Program evaluations will be distributed to each
  client after the summit climb is complete.
• Questionnaire of 10 questions will be on the
  evaluation.
• Client will critique the program, from the course
  skills and training leading up to the climb, to
  weekend outings, to the guide(s) leadership,
  knowledge and communication skills.