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High Alpine / level5


	Dates Price Prerequisites Location Agenda Guides and group size Accommodation Gear and clothing Rental gear Insurance Booking Related Programs

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Level 5 - high alpine course

This week long comprehensive winter mountaineering course covers all of the basic skills required of the winter mountaineer. Although the concepts are similar, managing terrain in a deeper snow pack and on skis/board often requires a different approach from general mountaineering. Mountaineering is one of the most incredible ways to enjoy the mountains in winter. With snow covered approaches and rapid ski descents, it is easier to cover more ground and potentially summit more peaks than on a similar summer mountaineering trip.

In this course, we will explore the numerous snow covered peaks and ski the slopes of fresh powder.

Program details:


	Dates
	on request!
	With 3 persons ore more, or with a private Guide you can book this program at anytime!

Price

€ 490, 00

Includes:
Professionell, fully qualified Guide

Skis available for demoing for 1 day

Backback, shovel, probe, avalanche beacon

Information booklet on avalanche awareness

Prerequisites

ski all terrains comfortably. Good experience in off piste terrain.

ski all terrains comfortably. Good experience in off piste terrain.

Or: course Level 4

	Location
	This camp will take place in Sölden.

	Agenda
		Topics include: Snow School: Movement on snow - Use of Ice Axe - Self Arrests - Snow Anchors Ice School: Walking with Crampons - Ice Anchors Glacier Safety: Glacier Morphology - Choosing a Safe Route - Rope Use for Glaciers - Crevasse Rescue Navigation: Map and Compass Use - Whiteout Procedures - Route Planning Safe Movement: Trail Techniques and Pacing - Use of Rope on Snow, Ice and Mixed Terrain Accident and Emergency Procedures CLIMBS!!! 'Introduction to Mountaineering' is a 'hands-on' course. Skills are explained, demonstrated in the field and then put into practice by participants during glacier crossings and peak ascents. Expect to be sharing the lead, solving route finding problems and fully involved in decision making.

Please note that the agenda can change due to local conditions.

We will be on the slopes between 5 to 6 hours every day, not including lunch break.

Guides and group size

Our guides are fully qualified and have years of experience under their belts. You can find out more about them here.

The group size is 3 to a maximum of 6 people per Guide

	Accommodation
	Please contact www.soelden.com or www.oetztal.com to find your suitable accommodation

Gear and clothing

You will find this course a lot easier with an off piste ski, which has a minimum width of 80 mm underneath your ski boot. They should also have a soft flex.

To get more of a surfing feeling in powder, your board shouldn't be too short and should have a soft flex.

We suggest bringing light clothing of varying thicknesses that can be 'layered' to achieve comfort and versatility. You need to bring:

Waterproof jacket (with hood) and pants

Fleece or softshell jacket

Polypro underwear (top and bottom)

Wool or fleece hat

Helmet

Back protector

Waterproof gloves

	Rental gear
	We recommend the sports4you and the Sporthütte sport shops in sölden.

	Insurance
	You will require your own insurance.

Booking

Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We require a 50% deposit with your booking. Full payment is required 7 days in advance.

For detailed booking instructions and conditions, click here.

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