Activity Objective: To learn the fundamental educational and technical skills of mountaineering, enabling participants to move independently and confidently as a roped team on adventurous terrain in a winter environment.
Topics Covered:
Snow-covered environment: understanding, prevention, and assessment
Introduction to equipment and materials
The safety chain
Basic knots: tying-in knots, self-belay knots, belay knots, joining knots, and friction hitches
Anchors and protections: fixed, mobile, and natural
Belay stations
Rope management
Rope team configurations
Use of belay devices
Pitch-by-pitch climbing techniques
Moving together (short-rope and alpine techniques)
Progression on equipped paths (via ferrata)
Rappelling (abseiling)
Snow anchors
Technique: general principles, movement patterns, walking techniques on technical terrain, and classic crampon technique
Route planning: snow and weather conditions, terrain analysis, and the human factor
Duration: 4 days
Prerequisites: Aerobic fitness suitable for seven-hour mountain activities
Minimum Participants: 4
Required Equipment and Accessories: Classic crampons, classic ice axe, helmet, harness, two Kevlar slings 3.00 m long (5.5 mm diameter), one Kevlar friction hitch sling 1.30 m long (5.5 mm diameter), three locking D-shaped carabiners, two locking HMS carabiners, complete belay system with dedicated carabiner (belay device + carabiner). A complete and detailed list of clothing, accessories, and equipment will follow.
Fee Includes: Logistical organization, instruction and guiding by a Certified Mountain Guide, and use of shared safety equipment.
Fee Does Not Include: Transportation, food, accommodation, any cable car or lift fees, and anything not specifically listed under “Fee Includes.”
Where
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