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.
Duration: 2 - 5 days
People: 4 student per teacher
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.
