Activity Objective: To learn the fundamental skills and techniques of ice climbing, rope team management, and risk mitigation, enabling participants to climb independently and safely.
Topics covered:
Planning: snow and weather conditions, terrain, and human factors
Icefall assessment and risk mitigation
Introduction to equipment, gear, and accessories
Basic knots
Anchors and protection
Belay stations
Ice screw placement
Technique: general principles, movement patterns, and climbing on low-angle and vertical ice
Rappelling and Abalakov anchors
Tactics and strategies
Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of climbing
Minimum participants: 4
Required equipment and accessories: Crampons and ice axes for ice climbing, helmet, harness, two 3 m slings, one 1.3 m cord for a self-belay, two D-shaped carabiners, two HMS carabiners, a complete belay/rappel system (bucket + HMS carabiner + oval carabiner). Additional equipment can be rented from the organization. A complete list of clothing, accessories, and equipment will be provided.
The fee includes: Logistical organization, guidance and instruction by a certified Alpine Guide, and use of shared safety equipment.
The fee does not include: Transfers, meals, accommodation, any lift tickets, and anything not specified under “The fee includes.”
Where
Valtellina e Valchiavenna (SO)
