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ALPINISM LEVEL 2

Main goal:

To acquire all the information needed and learn the techniques to be able to make winter ascents to mountains of PD difficulty in an autonomous and safe way.

Subject matter:

Get to plan a climb

Review of climbing progression technique in snow and rock

Use of ice axe on steep slopes, Introduction to the traction ice axe

Climbing anchors in rock, snow and ice

Roped climbing

Fortune rappels

Self-rescue

Nivology

Procedure in case of an avalanche

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.

40l. backpack
Cramponable mountaineering boots
2 ice axes
Anti-bott crampons
DVA, snow shovel and 240cm probe

Gore-Tex jacket
Primaloft
Thermal t-shirt
Gore-Tex pants
Softshell pants
Thermal underpants

Buff
Hat
Gloves + spare gloves

Sun cream 50+
Sunglasses

Harness
Helmet
Climbing landyard
120cm sling
5m of 6mm cordelette
3 screw-lock carabiners
Belaying device
Double rope
Quick draws
Friends
Stoppers

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".

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 :

December to May

Description:

Thanks to this training program you will feel ready to face high mountain routes more challenging technically and of greater difficulty. If you attended the first level training or have mountain experience we will help you to improve even more and we will provide all the information you need to grow as much as possible and expand your knowledge.

This training is addressed to both people who want to ski through more committed corridors or inaccessible slopes only doable through alpine climbs; as well as mountaineers who dream of crowning mountains in ways beyond the reach of everyone; or even any other lover of the vertical world.