Perfect course if you are interested in learning high altitude mountaineering.
We offer two formulas, Full and Short:

FULL 5 DAYS:
- 2 theoretical lessons on equipment management, reading maps of the GPS system on smartphone and itinerary planning, analysis of mountains hazards and how to train your body before facing altitude mountains.
- 5 days full immersion in high altitude mountains: self-stop in the snow with ice ax and crampons, self-rescue in crevasses, management of the short rope on snow and rock ridges, snow anchor belay in frozen snow, ice and rock.
Depending on your ability and learning speed we will make some nice climbs (e.g. the Vincent pyramid from the West ridge, Zumstein, Capanna Margherita, Parrot, Corno Nero, Naso del Liskam).

SHORT 3 DAYS:
after a briefing on mountain hazards and the use of the GPS system on smartphones, we will do three days of practice on: auto-stop with ice ax and crampons on snow, self-rescue in crevasses, snow anchor belay on snow and ice; we will climb easy snow and rock ridges and 2 high mountain climbs.

This course is not for everyone, it requires adequate physical training and altitude acclimatization (we recommend an overnight stay at an altitude of at least 2800 / 3000m in the week preceding the course), it is therefore dedicated to those who want to acquire the basic knowledge and then be able to practice mountaineering independently.

** N.B .: Inform your guide in advance of any medical and / or physical condition, allergy or other that could adversely affect the activity and cause dangerous situations for you, your companions and the guide. **