Testing Days - Ice Climbing

Overview

Two days guided by certified alpine guides. Here you can learn the basic techniques to tackle ice, and if you're up for it, even mixed climbing!

 

Don't have the gear? No problem! We'll provide everything you need: ice axes, crampons, boots, and a helmet.

 

The course is available multiple times throughout the winter, so follow us on social media to make sure you don't miss any opportunities! Get ready for a unique adventure full of adrenaline!

Itinerary

Briefing on the safety of the day, specifically in ice climbing, preparation of backpacks, and approach to the waterfalls to begin the activity.

 

Ice climbing activity

 

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

  • Dec. 21, 2024 - Dec. 22, 2024
    From 180.00 EUR
  • Jan. 12, 2025
    From 100.00 EUR

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Additional Information

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

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