Advanced - Mountaineering Course

2026 Dates TBC

$1200 per person**

Objective: To introduce participants to essential mountaineering techniques and equipment, including rope handling, ice axe and self-arrest, crampon usage, walking techniques, and overnight camping in a mountain environment.
Day 1:
Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment

• Rope
• Ice Axe
• Crampons
• Carabiners and Harnesses
• Helmets and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Rope Handling and Knots

• Types of ropes
• Essential knots for mountaineering
• Belay techniques

Ice Axe and Self-arrest Techniques

• Types of ice axes
• Holding and carrying an ice axe
• Proper Use of Ice Axe for Balance and Support
• Self-arrest techniques for various fall positions

Crampons and Walking Techniques

• Types of crampons
• Proper Crampon Fitting and Adjustment
• Walking techniques on snow and ice
• Flat-footing and Front-pointing Techniques
• Walking on Snow and Ice with Crampons
• Rest Step and Pressure Breathing Techniques

Hike to Overnight Campsite
Camp Setup and Dinner Preparation

• Selecting a campsite
• Setting up tents
• Using correct sleeping gears
• Cooking dinner

Dinner and Debrief

• Leave No Trace Principles
•  Q&A

Day 2:
Breakfast and Camp Breakdown
Anchors and Snow Protection

• Snow Anchor Types: Snow Picket, Deadman, and Bollard
• Anchor Construction and Equalization
• Setting up a Top Rope System
• Setting up anchors, including natural, mobile gear or combination

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue

• Basics of glacier travel
• Crevasse identification and avoidance
• Basic crevasse rescue techniques

Ascend to a Higher Elevation for Practical Application

• Applying rope handling, ice axe, self-arrest, and crampon techniques
• Teamwork and communication

• Safe descent techniques
• Appling crevasse rescue techniques
• Applying skills learned throughout the course
• Snow and Ice Climbing Techniques

Course Wrap-up and Review

• Review of key concepts and techniques
• Discussion of next steps for skill development
• Participant feedback
• Ensuring a Clean and Traceless Campsite

 
Please note that the schedule and curriculum may be subject to change based on weather conditions and participant skill levels. Instructor/s will ensure the safety of all participants and may adjust the course plan accordingly

​**Snow camping gear is not included in the price, enquire for more details

THE LEADERS

NIMA

ADAM

​Hey Adam and Nima,
 
Just wanted to say thank you so much for last Saturday.
That was awesome.
I’ve rock climbed for years so I’m comfortable with ropes and knots and rappelling but I really wanted to learn the snow anchors and the self arrests. 
I learned heaps and was great to get practice.
I know Gerard was super grateful too, he was even grateful to me for dragging him down there.
 
Thank you 
 
Sam