Background

So, most folks that read this will know that i've signed up for two classes out west with the American Alpine Institute.  18 days on the mountain... 

If you have any interest, here are the two classes.

http://aai.cc/ProgramDetail/alpinism1/
and
http://aai.cc/ProgramDetail/mountaineering_leadership2/

The first is to fill in the holes in my snow and ice knowledge, and the second is to build on both rock and snow/ice knowledge.

So, anyway, I decided to keep track of the training that I am going to have to do in order for this to be enjoyable.  It's considerable...  And I thought folks might like to see what I go through...