SELF-RESCUE IN SNOW

Know and implement, in a safe and autonomous way, self-rescue and snow rescue techniques.

Autorescate en nieve
  • Nivology.
  • Use of shovel, probe and ARVA.
  • Victim search in avalanches.
  • Improvisation, rescue techniques in snow.
  • Bivouac construction.
  • Glacial relief.
  • Belay stations and anchors.
  • Knots.
  • Hoists, descenders.
  • First aid in snowy conditions.
  • Mountain first aid kit.
  • Etc.
  • Ratio: 1 teacher, 4 students.
  • Duration: 2 days.
  • Requirements: You mustn’t have any kind of medical condition that could hinder your progress during the activity. Mountaineering knowledge according to the level I course contents (Assessment of sports curriculum).
  • Location: “Sierra Nevada” National Park.
  • Materials: High Mountain equipment.
  • Price: € 130.
  • Dates: exact dates still to be determined, but sometime in April and May.

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