ICE CLIMBING - I

Description: 

An innovative course intended for mountaineers and climbers who want to venture into the ephemeral and fantastic world of ice climbing. It could also serve as a tool for those who enjoy walking through the mountains in winter and would like to do it more safely. This may be just the beginning of a journey of discovery into the fabulous world of vertical ice and a way to take climbing to a different level ...

 

Contents: 

- Techniques of gestural progression
- Technical and tactical progression over frozen waterfalls
- Technical material
- Anchors and safety
- Abseiling

 

Location: 

Different areas depending upon the mountain conditions and weather: Valle de Benasque, Boí-Cavallers, Bielsa... 

 

Dates: January, February and March. If conditions permit.

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Duration:  2 - 5 days 

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People: 4 student per teacher

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Equipment needed:

Crampons, ice axes 2 Technical, winter boots, harness, helmet, carabiners, one 8.5mm or 9mm rope slings and long plus equipment and clothing against the cold.