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Participants
Minimum 4 participants
Minimum level
Basic knowledge of knots is required, or participation in a basic alpine climbing course
Where the lessons will be held
Maritime Alps and Mont Blanc or Monte Rosa Massif
Individual price
300€
This course is built on two fundamental pillars that represent the essence of safety and effectiveness in alpine environments: Progression Technique and Safety Technique. These two aspects, while distinct, run parallel and constantly integrate to ensure a conscious and safe mountain experience.
The first outing will be dedicated to acquiring basic skills for moving safely on snowy slopes and gullies. We will focus specifically on the effective and conscious use of ice axe and crampons, essential tools for progression on snow and ice. We will explore different rope team configurations, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each in relation to terrain and context. Particular attention will be given to learning and practicing the most appropriate types of ties for tackling slopes of varying steepness and snow gullies, ensuring a safe and effective connection between rope team members.
Starting from the second outing, we will move to high mountain terrain to tackle more complex and specific scenarios. The focus will expand to glacier progression, with an analysis of its peculiarities and associated risks. We will dedicate ample time to safety aspects, with an introduction to route finding and assessment techniques, crucial elements for making informed decisions and minimizing objective dangers. Finally, we will address crevasse rescue techniques, providing the practical and theoretical tools to manage a potential emergency in glacial environments.
Through a practical and progressive approach, this course will provide you with the essential skills to move safely and independently in alpine environments, transforming your passion for the mountains into an even more rewarding and conscious experience.
Who is it for
This course represents the privileged gateway to the fascinating world of high mountains and glacial environments, with a specific focus on learning the correct and safe use of crampons and glacier progression techniques.
It is designed for those who already have a solid foundation of hiking experience, perhaps with some normal route ascents under their belt, or for those familiar with climbing techniques. This background will provide you with awareness of the mountain environment and a certain aptitude for the physical activity necessary to tackle this new level of challenge.
Program
COURSE PRESENTATION EVENING
- Format: The presentation evening will be held at the Global Wall climbing gym in Borgo San Dalmazzo, offering the opportunity to meet in person and learn more about the course. For those unable to attend in person, an online session will also be available simultaneously via Google Meet, ensuring everyone has the chance to receive the information.
- Content: During the evening, the course curriculum will be presented in detail, with the specific objectives of each day and the skills that will be acquired. The complete list of necessary equipment for participating in mountain outings will also be presented, providing useful guidance on what to wear and what to bring.
FIRST DAY: LEARNING ON SNOW AND MIXED TERRAIN IN THE MARITIME ALPS
- Location: The outing will take place as a day trip in the Maritime Alps, choosing a snow gully specifically selected based on current snow conditions to ensure an optimal and safe learning environment.
- Objectives and Activities: This first day will be dedicated to practical learning of fundamental progression techniques with ice axe and crampons on snow-covered terrain. The rope team belaying maneuvers in snowy environments and on mixed terrain (rock and snow) will also be demonstrated and practiced—crucial elements for safety in high mountains.
SECOND AND THIRD DAY: IMMERSION IN THE WORLD OF GLACIERS (OVERNIGHT IN HUT)
- Duration and Logistics: These two consecutive days include an overnight stay in a mountain hut, offering a more immersive experience in the high mountain environment.
- Objectives and Activities: We will focus on refining progression techniques on classic glaciers, integrating the use of ice axe and crampons with rope techniques specific to high mountains and glacial environments (knots, ties, roped progression). Particular attention will be dedicated to learning and practicing the crevasse rescue maneuver, a vital skill in glacial environments.
- Location: The precise location for these two days will be determined closer to the outing, taking into careful consideration the weather forecast and the specific mountain conditions to ensure maximum safety and the best learning opportunities.
Necessary materials
Clothing:
- Gore-Tex mountain boots compatible with semi-automatic or automatic crampons
- thermal shirt
- mountaineering trousers
- technical fleece/microfleece
- buff/beanie
- waterproof/windproof shell in Gore-Tex or similar
- gloves
Technical Equipment:
- harness
- helmet
- crampons
- ice axe
- one 3.4m Kevlar cord (glacier cord), one 2.8m cord, and one 1.4m cord
- belay device such as Petzl Reverso
- 3 HMS carabiners (wide base) with screw-gate or twist-lock closure
- 2 D-shaped carabiners with screw-gate or twist-lock closure
The technical equipment listed above is mandatory for course access. All personal protective equipment (harness, helmet, carabiners, etc.) must be in the student's possession from the first outing and will not be provided free of charge by the School. Rental of harness, helmet, and universal crampons is available. Any questions or doubts about the necessary technical equipment will be discussed extensively during the presentation evening.
Useful information
IMPORTANT NOTICES (WHATSAPP GROUPS)
- Primary Communication Channel: All course-related communications, including logistical updates, outing details, and last-minute information, will be sent via dedicated WhatsApp groups for participants.
LOGISTICAL DETAILS (MEETING TIME AND PLACE)
- Weather-dependent Updates: The exact meeting time and location for each outing will be communicated by the guides 1 or 2 days before the scheduled date. This timing is necessary to be able to accurately evaluate the weather forecast and choose the most suitable and safe location for the activity. We recommend being flexible and ready to receive this information on short notice.
LUNCH AND HYDRATION (INDEPENDENCE)
- Individual Responsibility: Lunch is a packed lunch, so each participant is responsible for bringing enough food for the entire day in the mountains. Likewise, it is crucial to ensure you have an adequate supply of water or other beverages to stay hydrated during physical activity. Guides can provide advice on this, but individual preparation is essential.
OUTING LOCATIONS
- Main Geographic Area: The practical outings of the course will take place preferably in the stunning Maritime Alps or on the Mont Blanc Massif, a territory rich in opportunities for learning alpine techniques on rock and snow.
- Possible Relocations: However, in order to optimize environmental conditions (weather, crowding, terrain specifics) and ensure the best possible training experience, it is not excluded that some outings may be organized in other areas. Any change of location will be communicated promptly via WhatsApp groups.
The price includes
- Presentation evening
- 3 days of course with Global Mountain Alpine Guides
The price excludes
- Transportation and overnight stays in huts - expenses incurred by the Alpine Guide during lessons (ski passes and hut) must be divided equally among students
- Any missing clothing or technical equipment
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Guides
Adriano Ferrero
Alpine Guide
He has been practicing mountaineering and alpine activities for over twenty years. He lives at the foot of the Maritime Alps and loves being in contact with wild nature, climbing, and ski mountaineering in places where beauty is not just a matter of opinion. In addition to the mountains, he is passionate about wide open spaces and horses.
Andrea Garelli
Alpine Guide
He lives in his native Maira Valley and engages in all aspects of mountain activities, but prefers remote and wild routes. A travel enthusiast, he has lived in both Barcelona and Sheffield, in the heart of the Peak District. He combines his passion with his work as an engineer.
Enrico Turnaturi
Alpine Guide, Ski Instructor
Born in Turin in 1989, he lives in Caraglio. In winter he works as a Mountain Guide, focusing on ski mountaineering and ice climbing, of which he is a great enthusiast. He is a ski instructor and ski racing coach. A great lover of trad climbing, in summer he alternates classic mountaineering with technical rock climbs. A photography and travel enthusiast, he has already climbed in various parts of the world, including Nepal, Patagonia, and Morocco. He divides his year between searching for powder snow and climbing, traveling across Europe. He is a National Instructor in the training courses for Mountain Guides.
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