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Ice climbing course

Are you ready for a unique experience, immersed in the heart of winter?
Our ice climbing course is the perfect opportunity to approach this fascinating discipline accompanied by a UIAGM guide.
It doesn't matter if you are an absolute beginner: this course is designed for those who want to take their first steps into the world of ice climbing, in one of the most spectacular settings in the Alps.

During the course you will learn:

- The fundamental techniques for ice climbing.
- The correct use of waterfall equipment: crampons, ice axes, ice screws and more.
- The basics of safety in ice progression.

To find out more, send us a message or contact us at: (+39) 377 085 4710

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Programma

Program

Day 1
We will lay the basics of technique and movement, use of ice axes and crampons, and partner safety

Day 2
Climbing technique and lots of ice climbing

Day 3
Introduction of first-rope climbing basics and ice bolting technique

Day 4
For the more daring first-rope climbing on single pitches or second-rope climbing on high difficulty routes

Technical difficulty

2/4

Physical commitment

2/4

Duration

4 days

Period

December - March

Participants

max 4 each Guide

Program location

The course will take place in Valle D'Aosta, the exact location will be decided under date depending on conditions.

We recommend arriving by car and staying overnight near Aosta, this will give us the opportunity to move throughout our region in search of the best conditions.

Equipment

Winter clothing
Harness
Helmet
Waterfall ice picks (possibility of using ours for those without)
Crampons
Automatic or semiautomatic mountaineering boots
Thermos flasks

Travel Insurance

Any mountain activity carries a risk of injury. It is highly recommended to have insurance coverage for medical expenses and accidents, including search and rescue costs, even by helicopter.

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure they have this coverage in place before departure.

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Rates and Dates

500€ for each participant

Next dates:
January 30 - February 2
February 6 - February 9

Included in the price

- Accompaniment and training with a UIAGM mountain guide
- Use of common equipment
- Possible use of waterfall ice axes

Not included in the price

- Food
- Lodging
- Transportation
- What is not included under “the price includes”

Booking

To sign up for one of our trips, contact us via the form or by phone. Before booking any adventure, we love to talk with our future climbing partners!

Please take a moment to review our "Terms of Sale and Insurance".

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