Ice Climbing - Base Stage

Overview

This course is designed for those who are approaching ice climbing for the first time and want to discover the magic of vertical ice.

The goal of the course is to provide all the essential information on progression and safety techniques on an icefall, learning to move with awareness in this fairy-tale environment!

Itinerary

Briefing and presentation of the day, preparation of backpacks and approach to the icefalls to begin the activity. Safety and knots, basic climbing techniques (progressions and positions) on low-angle (ice) terrain, ice climbing in top rope.

Top rope climbing on low-angle terrain and introduction to the basic techniques of ice climbing on vertical ice. Vertical ice climbing practice in top rope!

 

 

Equipment

Ice Climbing Equipment

  • Harness *
  • Helmet *
  • Crampons *
  • Ice axes *
  • Lanyard / Daisy chain
  • Petzl Reverso or similar
  • 2 Screw-Lock Carabiners

 

Footwear

  • Crampon-compatible or semi-crampon-compatible boots

 

Clothing

  • Clothing suitable for ice climbing (long-sleeve underwear and baselayers in microfiber or merino wool, 2 fleece/polartech layers, turtleneck shirt, soft-shell or schoeller pants, overpants in gore-tex, windproof gore-tex jacket, down or synthetic jacket, two pairs of gloves (lightweight and heavy), hat under the helmet, and balaclava)

 

Accessories

  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
  • Backpack
  • Thermos for hot beverages
  • Energy food, bars, dried fruit, trail snacks
  • High-protection sunscreen
  • Lip protection

 

The equipment marked with (*) can be provided by the guide if you do not have it, at a cost of 10 euros per item.

 

Costs

The fee includes:

  • Accompaniment by a mountain guide
  • Liability insurance

The fee does not include:

  • Transfers and guide expenses (including overnight stay)
  • Accommodation in the refuge and additional expenses
  • Rental of technical equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons, helmet)
  • Everything not specified in "Included in the fee"

Additional Information

WHERE: According to the ice conditions present in Trentino, Lombardy, South Tyrol.

Next dates

  • Jan. 18, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025
    From 180.00 EUR

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Additional Information

  • Days
    2
  • Night
    1
  • Partecipants
    Min. 4
  • Difficulty
    All Levels

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