PROGRAM
The proposed training offer is aimed at different types of mountain enthusiasts:
– mountaineers with some experience in the field in previous peaks of low or medium difficulty
– beginners and novices who for the first time approach to mountaineering in winter mood
The course takes place in the winter season, to allow adequate preparation for the classic summer mountaineering climbs in autonomy and safety. The didactic activity involves teaching, through theoretical, practical and fundamental mountaineering techniques, necessary to safely tackle mountain climbs on easy snowy/mixed terrain. The training program takes place in Lombardia region (Grigne mountains area), on mixed mountaineering and climbing itineraries of moderate difficulty.
The course aims to provide theoretical notions to be experimented in the field, through practical exercises: how to tie yourself up, how to protect yourself and implement the correct safety procedures, which techniques to use in climbing rope with crampons and ice ax, hints of nodology, etc. The aim of the course is to prepare participants in the management of risks related to safety in the mountains and make them autonomous on mountaineering terrain in the winter. The course is aimed at basic level didactic training, but it can be adapted to the technical skills and training needs of the participants.
GROUP DEPARTURES
Difference in altitude: 200-300 m
Ascent time: 3-4 h
Meeting point: meeting at the ticket offices of the ski lifts for the Piani di Bobbio at 8.00. Check of the equipment and short briefing with the Alpine Guide.
Didactic topics
– choice of technical equipment and use of mountaineering equipment
– safety of the consortium: progression and management – planning an ascension: interpretation and reading of the terrain
– notions of nodology: outline of the main ligation techniques
Difference in altitude: 200-300 m
Ascent time: 3-4 h
Meeting point: meeting at the ticket offices of the ski lifts for the Piani di Bobbio at 8.00. Check of the equipment and short briefing with the Alpine Guide.
Didactic topics
– choice of technical equipment and use of mountaineering equipment
– safety of the consortium: progression and management – planning an ascension: interpretation and reading of the terrain
– notions of nodology: outline of the main ligation techniques
Difference in altitude: about 600 m
Ascent time: 4-5 h
Meeting point: meeting at the ticket offices of the ski lifts for the Piani di Bobbio at 8.00. Check of the equipment and short briefing with the Alpine Guide.
Didactic topics
– progression on mixed terrain: practical ascension
– short rope technique on mixed terrain
– fast anchors and protections – review of rope maneuvers
During the second day there will be an ascent on routes of easy difficulty in the Grigne and Campelli group.
Some examples of climbs (possible itineraries):
• Northern Grigna: Piancaformia ridge (West channel)
• Southern Grigna: Sinigaglia Crest, Porta Canal, Pagani Canal, Caimi Canal
Difference in altitude: about 600 m
Ascent time: 4-5 h
Meeting point: meeting at the ticket offices of the ski lifts for the Piani di Bobbio at 8.00. Check of the equipment and short briefing with the Alpine Guide.
Didactic topics
– progression on mixed terrain: practical ascension
– short rope technique on mixed terrain
– fast anchors and protections – review of rope maneuvers
During the second day there will be an ascent on routes of easy difficulty in the Grigne and Campelli group.
Some examples of climbs (possible itineraries):
• Northern Grigna: Piancaformia ridge (West channel)
• Southern Grigna: Sinigaglia Crest, Porta Canal, Pagani Canal, Caimi Canal
DETAILS
RATES
- 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 (avalanche beacon, shovel and probe): €20/day per person while supplies last
- the hiring of any personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet): €25/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"
