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Risk is inherent in the mountains, but how you manage it defines your longevity as a climber. Join The North Face athlete Matt Cornell—renowned for cutting-edge ascents like the North Face of Jannu and speed records on Denali’s Slovak Direct—for a deep dive into decision-making in high-consequence terrain. This isn’t just a safety lecture; it’s a masterclass in reading the mountains. You will learn how to assess overhead hazards, evaluate partner reliability, and make the hard "go/no-go" calls that keep you alive to climb another day.
LEVEL: Intermediate
CLIMBING: Ground School
DATE: Friday - January 23rd, 2026
MEET: 12:50pm @ The North Face Booth (Vendor Villiage)
TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm (Half Day PM)
GUIDE: Matt Cornell
SPONSOR: The North Face
Risk is inherent in the mountains, but how you manage it defines your longevity as a climber. Join The North Face athlete Matt Cornell—renowned for cutting-edge ascents like the North Face of Jannu and speed records on Denali’s Slovak Direct—for a deep dive into decision-making in high-consequence terrain. This isn’t just a safety lecture; it’s a masterclass in reading the mountains. You will learn how to assess overhead hazards, evaluate partner reliability, and make the hard "go/no-go" calls that keep you alive to climb another day.
LEVEL: Intermediate
CLIMBING: Ground School
DATE: Friday - January 23rd, 2026
MEET: 12:50pm @ The North Face Booth (Vendor Villiage)
TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm (Half Day PM)
GUIDE: Matt Cornell
SPONSOR: The North Face
