I have a terrific opportunity for a professionally taught course in ice
climbing.  The details about the course are in the attached document.
Briefly, this will be a 2-day course in waterfall ice climbing to be
taught in the June Lake/Lee Vining area.  Ice axes, crampons, helmets,
ropes, hardware are included.  You need to supply a harness, belay device
and sturdy boots (can be rented).  Prior rock climbing experience is
recommended but not required (basically, they'd like you to be able to tie
knots and belay already).

The course is limited to 6 people per session.  Two sessions are
available, either February 9-10 or Feb 23-24.  2 nights lodging will be
included as well as a discount to the course fees, courtesy of
film festival proceeds.  Depending on the number of participants (must be
6 people min/max per course) price for the 2 day package will be $120 or
less.  How much less depends on enrollment.

This is an AWESOME price.  Similar courses run more than $300 usually!
Again two dates are available, but we have to fill them with 6 people each
to get this special deal.

If you wish to enroll for the course reply to this e-mail and indicate
which weekend you prefer (and if you absolutely cannot come one of the
weekends).  I will let you know if you got into the course and which
weekend you are in.  To clarify: this is a 2 day course available on 2
different weekends, you are just signing up for one weekend.  I will
assign weekends to people based on availability and your indicated
preferences.  Not many spaces and a great deal, so act fast!

Later in the year Eric will be leading some ice climbing trips and it
would be highly beneficial to get some experience on ice before going.
This is a good way to get your basics!

angie