This course is for everyone! From frequent high altitude enthusiaststo those who have never been to the high mountains or have never worn a pair of crampons but yearn for their first high mountain experience.
The objectives for this course include: learning to correctly use an ice axe and crampons while climbing (cramponage), learning how to properly manage the rope while climbing a glacier (rope management), and finally, learning how to rescue a roped party in the event of an accident (self-help of the roped party).
Learning Topics
- Familiarize yourself with all necessary climbing gear such as ATCs, GRIGRIs, ropes, carabiners, harnesses, slings, quick-draws, etc.
- Refamiliarization with basic knots such as the figure-8, clove hitch, and mountaineer's hitch
- Cramponage Levels I, II, III - (climbing while using an ice axe and crampons)
- Progression of the roped team on the glacier
- Self-rescue of the roped party on the glacier
Where?
On request, or consult our upcoming activities
Duration
Various Durations: single day to multiday courses
GOALS
Acquire the basic techniques to safely tackle a glacier excursion and how to intervene in the event of an accident
Prerequisite Skills
None other than basic walking fitness
DIFFICULTY
Easy – Medium (depending on the itinerary chosen)
EFFORT
Suitable for everyone
Milano Adventure reserves the right to vary the program according to the meteorological and snow-meteorological conditions as well as the technical and physical abilities of the participants in order to guarantee safety and ensure the most beneficial progression of the course and learning new material.