PROGRAM
Do you dream of exploring breathtaking mountain landscapes away from well-trodden paths? Then our SAFETY ACADEMY MOUNTAINEERING Basic course is the perfect opportunity! The aim of this course is to teach you the elementary climbing techniques and ways to travel that you’ll need for your alpine adventure. Starting with the understanding of alpine dangers, you will learn how to identify the possible risks early and react to them effectively. We place particular emphasis on the selection and safe use of your equipment, including important knot techniques to help you in a wide range of situations.
We will fine-tune your walking technique in difficult terrain so you can move independently in the mountains. Our training course also focuses on how to tread and walk on pathless terrain and walk on firn fields. You’ll gain insight into the basics of outdoor rock climbing and learn how to overcome short climbing passages when wearing mountaineering boots. The course is rounded off with belaying techniques for challenging passages on the rock face. Our SAFETY ACADEMY training courses provide the ideal basis for ensuring you have no problem independently conducting alpine tours and walking along paths secured with wire rope.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Basic knowledge of wilderness travel
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Good balance in uneven terrain
- Good fitness for approaches and tours
- Knowledge of knotting techniques is an advantage, but not necessary
REQUIREMENTS to participate in the COURSE
Safe pace on approach.
Sufficient physical condition to undertake 3-4 hours of ascent – 1200 m difference in altitude.
Knowledge of tying techniques is an advantage, but not essential.
GROUP DEPARTURES
Meeting point: car park of the Courmayeur Skyway cable car (hamlet of Entrèves) – 8:30 a.m.
Technical equipment check and briefing with the guide.
Transfer to by car in Val Veny.
Walking up to Monzino hut (3h hiking + Via Ferrata)
Topics of the day:
- Gear analysis
- Rope storage in the sack
- Basic knots and tying
- Climbing in mountain boots
- Using fixed anchor points in Via Ferrata
Dinner and overnight stay in a hut.
Meeting point: car park of the Courmayeur Skyway cable car (hamlet of Entrèves) – 8:30 a.m.
Technical equipment check and briefing with the guide.
Transfer to by car in Val Veny.
Walking up to Monzino hut (3h hiking + Via Ferrata)
Topics of the day:
- Gear analysis
- Rope storage in the sack
- Basic knots and tying
- Climbing in mountain boots
- Using fixed anchor points in Via Ferrata
Dinner and overnight stay in a hut.
Breakfast at the hut and start of the course.
Themes of the day:
- Risk assessment of alpine hazards
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Tour planning
- Risk assessment of alpine hazards
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Footwork on steep snow and ice
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If and where possible: firn training (using an ice axe, walking techniques, arrest techniques)
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.
Breakfast at the hut and start of the course.
Themes of the day:
- Risk assessment of alpine hazards
-
Tour planning
- Risk assessment of alpine hazards
-
Footwork on steep snow and ice
-
If and where possible: firn training (using an ice axe, walking techniques, arrest techniques)
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.
Breakfast at the hut and start of the course.
Topics of the day:
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Climbing and belaying techniques in alpine terrain
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Belay anchor construction and rappelling
Back to the parking lot hiking down by Via Ferrata
Conclusion and final briefing
Breakfast at the hut and start of the course.
Topics of the day:
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Climbing and belaying techniques in alpine terrain
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Belay anchor construction and rappelling
Back to the parking lot hiking down by Via Ferrata
Conclusion and final briefing
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (transfers, meals and accommodation)
- liability insurance
- safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
- overnight stay in a refuge with half board
- booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- transfers
- the hiring of any personal equipment (harness and helmet): €10/day per person
- extra meals and beverages (for clients and Guide)
- hiring of the trek poles (30€/per person)
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
