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.