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School for International Expedition
Training (SIET)
SIET creates free learning opportunities for
aspiring mountaineers
For budding mountaineers there's nothing more daunting than trying to
figure out how to develop technical skills in such a high consequence
environment. In addition to offering advanced mountaineering courses,
SIET is also dedicated to providing a number of free resources for
people that have learned climbing fundamentals from collegiate
programs or similar courses. Here are a few resources that we've come
up with to meet this need:
Tech-Tip Videos: SIET is continuously creating technical "how to"
videos to serve as a reliable and definitive resource for outdoor
educators and the general climbing community. They were produced,
edited, and reviewed by multiple professional guides who have an
intimate knowledge of current industry standards:
http://expeditiontraining.org/tech-tip-videos
Scholarships: Each year SIET adds scholarship opportunities for
students that want to develop their skill set under the tutelage of highly
experienced professionals:
http://expeditiontraining.org/scholarships
Mentorship: At SIET, we believe that mountain education shouldn't end
after one or two intro courses. We offer a number of internships,
employment opportunities, and alumni events to help keep the
dedicated learner abreast of their technical, risk management and
leadership skills:
http://expeditiontraining.org/links
As a nonprofit, SIET is putting as many resources as possible into
providing accessible education for the mountain community. Please
help us spread the word so your students and colleagues don't miss
out!