PROGRAM
We will cover the following topics:
- practical demonstrations of how to build different haul systems for a crevasse rescue
- demonstration and construction of snow anchors
- practical demonstration of an arrested fall
- practical test on building a haul system
1°
DAY
Meeting point: meeting at 8:30 at the Skyway terminus for equipment check and a short briefing.
We will take the cable car to Punta Helbronner (3,466 m). Once on the glacier, we will find a place suitable for teaching, testing holds and practising crevasse rescue.
Note: In spring, we will use mountaineering equipment during the course.
1°
DAY
Meeting point: meeting at 8:30 at the Skyway terminus for equipment check and a short briefing.
We will take the cable car to Punta Helbronner (3,466 m). Once on the glacier, we will find a place suitable for teaching, testing holds and practising crevasse rescue.
Note: In spring, we will use mountaineering equipment during the course.
DETAILS
RATES
360 € fee per person with 1 participant
190 € fee per person with 2 participants
130 € fee per person with 3 participants
105 € fee per person with 4 participants
90 € fee per person with 5 participants
90 € fee per person with 6 participants
The rate includes
The rate does not include
- the assistance of a UIAGM certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- loan of shared safety material
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- the hiring of any personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet): €20/day per person while supplies last
- tickets for lift facilities
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation) to be covered by participants
- transfers, meals and accommodation
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
