When autumn fully settles in our country and winter brings the first snowfall, you can not only start practising winter sports, but also discover other options for thrilling adventures and experience the mountains like never before.
We know that climbing is a sport of self-improvement, where pushing your limits is one of the main motivations for practitioners. One variation of climbing, which straddles between climbing itself, trekking and even cross-country skiing, is winter mountaineering.
Mountaineering encompasses all activities in high mountains, whether ascents or climbs. Therefore, if you're drawn to this world, the best thing you can do is take a course to deepen your knowledge and master all the techniques needed to fully enjoy this activity.
Winter mountaineering courses
High mountain mountaineering is one of the most exciting options for active tourism: you connect with nature while combating boredom.
By taking a winter mountain mountaineering course, you'll gain all the technical and tactical knowledge required for ascents in moderately difficult snowy terrain. However, these courses are aimed at people with prior experience in such activities, as you'll need to hold a Winter Mountaineering Techniques qualification.
The course will give you complete autonomy to undertake increasingly complex climbing expeditions.
What does a winter mountaineering course involve?
You'll find two teaching levels, but both cover basic techniques for progression, protection and self-arrest, along with knowledge of the equipment needed for the activity.
Content:
- Basic mountaineering equipment and gear
- Self-arrest practice
- Progression techniques using crampons and ice axes
- Roping up and basic knots
- Basic belaying techniques
For more information, search Yumping for the most suitable climbing companies and enquire about these courses.
