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With the arrival of winter, the mountains are transformed: snow and ice completely change the terrain and require new skills and knowledge. The Beginner Mountaineering Course is designed for those who want to take their first steps into winter mountaineering and learn how to move safely, confidently, and independently on snowy or icy terrain.
During this course, you will acquire the essential technical skills needed to complete winter mountain routes without the use of ropes, including the correct use of specific equipment such as ice axe and crampons, as well as proper planning of winter outings. Over two intensive days, we combine theoretical instruction with hands-on practice so you understand not only how each technique works, but also when and why to apply it in real mountain conditions.
You will learn progression techniques on snow at different inclinations, self-arrest techniques, basic rope use for improvised belays and snow descents, as well as how to place snow anchors and use simple and effective belay systems. All of this training is aimed at helping you enjoy winter mountain environments with greater safety and sound decision-making, while building a solid foundation for future mountaineering objectives.
Experience winter mountaineering and discover a whole new adventure playground.
Grupos
desde 4 hasta 8
Duración
8 horas cada día
Dificultad
Nivel 2
The Beginner Mountaineering Course is designed for people who want to learn how to move safely in the mountains during winter. Over two days of theoretical and practical training, you will acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to progress on snowy or icy terrain, learning how to use specific winter mountaineering equipment and how to make sound decisions in a winter environment.
This course provides the foundations of classic mountaineering and will help you gain confidence and independence to undertake winter mountain routes where the continuous use of a rope is not required.
Price: €123 per person for groups of 4 people
€150 per person for groups of 5 to 8 people
Each group consists of a maximum of 8 participants. If the minimum number of 4 participants per day is not reached, the activity will be canceled, and the booked participants will be notified at least 3 days in advance.
The ratio will always be 1 instructor per 8 participants.
A spot is considered reserved once 100% of the activity fee has been paid.
Includes:
-Mountain guide.
-Helmet, harness, crampons, anchor line, auxiliary co-ordinator, descender, three safety carabiners. Dynamic climbing rope, quickdraws, auxiliary co-ordinator, leash, safety carabiners.
-Liability and Accident Insurance.
Not Included:
-Transportation.
-Food and drinks.
ACTIVITY CANCELLATION
See conditions at condiciones generales de actividades
Level and Requirements
- Beginner level
- Good physical condition for mountain activities
- No previous mountaineering experience required
Who Is This Course For?
- Hikers or mountaineers with experience in summer mountain activities
- People looking to get started in winter mountaineering
- Anyone who wants to learn how to safely use an ice axe and crampons
Personal equipment required for the course:
Hiking boots suitable for snow. Winter pants, fleece, and a snow jacket. Preferably a Gorotex jacket or similar fabric. Gloves, a hat, and sunglasses. A small backpack (minimum 25L) with a 1.5-liter water bottle, sunscreen, and a change of clothing.
Course Contents
Theoretical Content
- Winter mountaineering equipment
- Selection and use of ice axe and crampons
- Planning a winter mountain activity
- Mountain weather and forecasting
- Basic navigation and map reading
- Time management and safety
- Nutrition and hydration in winter
- Personal protective equipment
Practical Content
- Movement with ice axe and crampons on snow
- Progression techniques according to terrain steepness
- Self-arrest techniques: learning and refinement
- Basic rope use for:
- Improvised belays
- Snow descents
- Moving together (short-roping)
- Snow anchor placement:
- Horizontal and vertical ice axe anchors
- Snow bollards
- Natural anchors
- Belaying techniques:
- Body belays
- Boot-axe belay
- Belaying from natural and artificial anchors
