WINTER MOUNTAINEERING
Learn the basic techniques of winter mountain progression. Carry out autonomous and safe mountain tours in snowy terrain, where the use of rope is not necessary.
- Knowledge of the natural environment where we will be imparting our course.
- Physical and psychological preparation.
- Materials and basic equipment.
- Basic use of ice axes and crampons.
- Self-detentions.
- Meteorology.
- Map and review interpretation.
- Basic notions of ARVA (victim detection in avalanche scenarios) management.
- Ratio: 1 teacher, 6 students.
- Duration: 2 days.
- Requirements: You mustn’t have any kind of medical condition that could hinder your progress during the activity. Knowledge according to the content of the mountaineering course II. (Assessment of sports curriculum).
- Location: “Sierra Nevada” National Park.
- Materials: helmet, ice axe, crampons, high mountain boots, leggings and warm waterproof clothing.
- Price: € 100.
- Dates: first weekend of the months of January to April.
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