SPORT CLIMBING LEVEL 2

Main goal:

  •  To learn the multi pitch climbing techniques to get to climb on both equipped and non-equipped routes.

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     Subject matter:

  • Get to know the equipment
  • Get to plan a climbing
  • Review of the basic climbing knots and learning new ones
  • Climbing physics ideas (fall factor, shock force ...)
  • Rope manoeuvres: roping, belaying, lowering, use of double rope...
  • Advanced climbing technique
  • Self-protection trad climbing placement
  • Belays set up
  • Abseiling
  • Aid climbing basic ideas

    • Included:

    • Day UIAGM/AEGM mountain guide services
    • Advices prior the start

     

     Not included:

    • Snacks and drinks during the day of both assistant/s and guide/s
    • Assistant/s and guide/s extra expenses due to unexpected program variations

     

    General Information:

    • It´s advisable to have the license issued by the Mountaineering Federation valid in the Pyrenees
    • Mountain skiing is an extraordinary pass time but it involves risks. Each member of this journey takes full responsibility of what could happen.
    • The mountain guide reserves the right to modify the program depending on snow conditions, weather, group factor or any other cause that in his opinion may be decisive.
    • Harness
    • Helmet
    • Climbing shoes
    • Chalk bag

     

    • Climbing landyard
    • 120cm sling
    • 3 screw-locker carabiners
    • Belay device

     

    • Double rope
    • Quick draws
    • Friends
    • Stoppers

     

    • 20l. backpack
    • Comfortable and adequate clothing

     

    • Water and food

     

    For the outdoor activity that you plan to be successful it is very important that it accommodates to your level, both physical and technical. Here we present some guidelines so that you can get an idea of what your level is according to the programs we propose. However, we recommend reaching to us so we can help you personally and adapt the program to your conditions.

     

    Alpinism & Climbing

     

      TECHNICAL level

    • 1 = No or very little experience in mountaineering. Has big expertise in trekking. Able to walk on varied terrain (snow or rock) with some simple easy climbs. Graduation ascents "F".
    • 2 = Reduced experience on big mountains and mountaineering. Has accomplished some climbs with the use of ice axe and crampons on steep terrain. Has travelled across alpine glaciers. Has slight notion of climbing and progression on ridgelines. Graduation ascents "PD".
    • 3 = Frequently on big mountains and mountaineering. Accomplishes periodic ascents with the use of ice axes and crampons on steep terrains. Manages the rope for belaying. Travels across alpine glaciers and snowy or icy slopes. Has some knowledge on rock climbing up to IV or Vº and progression on ridgelines. Graduation ascents "AD".
    • 4 = Solid experience on big mountains and mountaineering. Has already performed alpine ascents and classic rock climbs of multiple pitches up to Vº or 6a. Is able to place gear to protect oneself. Masters rope work, belaying and rapelling. Has knowledge of snow and ice climbing techniques. Is familiar with the use of crampons and ice axes on icy or snowy slopes of more than 60º. Graduation ascents "D".
    • 5 = Extensive background on big mountains and mountaineering. Has performed alpine mixed routes as well as classic multi-pitch rock climbs up to 6a or 6b. Is familiar placing and removing trad gear such as friends, stoppers, ice screws. Masters rope work, building belay and rappel anchors. Knows how to perform a bivouac shelter. Experience in high altitude (4000m or over). Accustomed to use crampons and ice axes on icy or snowy slopes of more than 80º. Graduation ascents "MD".
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      • FITNESS LEVEL

    • 1 = Completes easy hikes in the mountains of 3 or 4 hours long and 600 meters elevation gain carrying a light backpack of about 5 kg.
    • 2 = Able to carry out itineraries from 4 to 6 hours long and 800 meters of elevation gain carrying a backpack of about 7 kg.
    • 3 = Able to accomplish itineraries from 6 to 8 hours and 1000 meters elevation gain carrying a backpack of about 8 kg.
    • 4 = Able to complete routes for 10 hours and up to 1200 meters elevation gain with a backpack of about 8 kg.
    • 5 = Able to carry out long and hard routes of more than 12 hours and 1500 meters elevation gain carrying a heavy backpack of 10 kg or more.

    Next Dates :

    May to November

    Description:

    If you have already attended the sport climbing level 1 training or have small expertise in climbing and want to expand your knowledge and ability to open up your chances to get to many more routes, this is your what you are looking for.

    You will learn multi pitch climbing on equipped routes or non-equipped, everything you need to feel in control at belays, abseiling, in every step on the wall. Do not hesitate to consult the program for the details of what will be taught, always adapted to what each one wants to learn.

    LEVELS :

    FITNESS
    2
    TECHNICAL
    2

    1 Guide per 4 Persons

    Minimum persons 1

    Price per person : From 80€


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