Ice climbing
Learn all the progression techniques on frozen waterfalls. Perform autonomous and safe climbing on all kinds of icy terrain.
- History and evolution of ice climbing.
- Knowledge of the natural environment where this sport is practiced.
- Physical and psychological preparation.
- Basic material.
- Specific ice climbing material.
- Knots.
- Basic progression techniques.
- Progression techniques and specific ice climbing maneuvers.
- Descent techniques.
- Ratio: 1 teacher, 4 students.
- Duration: 2 days.
- Requirements: You mustn’t have any kind of medical condition that could hinder your progress during the activity. Knowledge according to the content of the level II mountaineering course.
- Location: Andalusian climbing schools.
- Materials: helmet, ice ax, crampons, harness, high mountain boots, leggings, warm waterproof clothing, we recommend you bring your own ARVA (victim detection in avalanche scenarios) device, shovel and probe. 30 meters of 9 mm rope.
- Price: € 100.
- Dates: fourth weekend of the months of January and February.
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