expedition prep courses

(Held in the White Mountains of Eastern California)

Pan American Adventures offers mountaineering prep courses through our partner High Mammoth Mountaineering. Whether you are a beginner looking to gain foundational skills or an experienced climber aiming to refine your techniques, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the challenging mountain environments of the Atacama region safely and effectively.

Throughout this course, you will learn essential skills such as route planning, navigation, ropework, climbing techniques, and survival strategies in extreme conditions. Our experienced instructors will guide you through both theoretical and practical sessions, ensuring you develop the competence and resilience needed for high-altitude adventures.

  • The course is held in the White Mountain Wilderness in Eastern California. We hold the course here because the topography and climate is very similar to what you would experience in the Atacama region of Chile.

  • Navigation and map reading

    Equipment prep and familiarization

    Climbing technique

    High altitude effects

    Survival in extreme conditions

    Rescue and communication

  • 5 Day course - $1,595 USD

    Includes all meals, tents, ropes, harnesses, carabiners and technical climbing equipment.

    (Complete list of client required equipment will be provided)