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Introduction to dry-tooling Introduction to dry-tooling

Introduction to dry-tooling


An introduction to dry-tooling, to learn how to travel on mixed terrain and and tackle challening climbs even in winter…
PHOTOS

PROGRAM

Central Valley, Cogne Valley, Champorcher Valley are some of the valleys we can choose for the dry-tooling course.

GROUP DEPARTURES

DAY

Meeting point: meeting in a suitable location for an introductory briefing. Equipment check and handing out of technical material.

A day to learn about technical materials and their proper use of rock. It will also offer the opportunity to explain preparatory exercises on easy rocky terrain for:

  • progression with crampons to seek balance and confidence in the tool
  • progression with crampons and two ice axes for resting or traction
  • progression on rock with crampons and two ice axes, leading the rope team on easy terrain and in the second place on difficult terrain

In late afternoon, transfer to B&B or hotel.

DAY

Meeting point: meeting in a suitable location for an introductory briefing. Equipment check and handing out of technical material.

A day to learn about technical materials and their proper use of rock. It will also offer the opportunity to explain preparatory exercises on easy rocky terrain for:

  • progression with crampons to seek balance and confidence in the tool
  • progression with crampons and two ice axes for resting or traction
  • progression on rock with crampons and two ice axes, leading the rope team on easy terrain and in the second place on difficult terrain

In late afternoon, transfer to B&B or hotel.

DAY

We have the opportunity to bolster the progression techniques on rock by trying the following exercises:

  • progression with crampons to seek balance and confidence in the tool on rock
  • progression with one ice axe and then with two
  • ascent on rock with crampons and two ice axes, leading the rope team on easy terrain, and in the second place on difficult terrain
  • progression on mixed terrain with ice and rock.
DAY

We have the opportunity to bolster the progression techniques on rock by trying the following exercises:

  • progression with crampons to seek balance and confidence in the tool on rock
  • progression with one ice axe and then with two
  • ascent on rock with crampons and two ice axes, leading the rope team on easy terrain, and in the second place on difficult terrain
  • progression on mixed terrain with ice and rock.

DETAILS

DURATION
orologio
2 Days
orologio
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
stelle
low
stelle
FITNESS LEVEL
cuori
fair
cuori
PERSONS
utente
Max 4 for each Mountain Guide
utente
PERIOD
calendario
from 01/12 to 28/02
DURATION
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
FITNESS LEVEL
PERSONS
PERIOD
2 Days
low
fair
Max 4 for each Mountain Guide
from 01/12 to 28/02
orologio
stelle
cuori
utente
calendario

RATES

660 € fee per person with 1 participant
340 € fee per person with 2 participants
240 € fee per person with 3 participants
190 € fee per person with 4 participants
The rate includes
  • 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
  • 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"
Notes
  • It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
  • Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by the respective owners without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
  • The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
  • PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
  • The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening/closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
Notes
  • It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
  • Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by the respective owners without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
  • The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
  • PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
  • The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening/closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
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