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GLACIER self-rescue course

Submitted by on Sunday, 9 May 2010No Comment
Introduction
curso5.jpgThe largest mountain hiding places inhospitable to challenge upheld by
glaciers. The can pass through safely, freely and quickly is a good deal
of success in our alpine ascent. Vignemale in the Pyrenees, Mont-Blanc,
Gran Paradiso and other alpine peaks, are great examples where the
technique implement glacier contributes to enjoy their ascent

Objective of the course,
Progress safely glacier and, if necessary, act in the rescue of cracks, assessing the situation and apply appropriate techniques in situ.

cursoalpinismoiigredos26ene070071.jpgContents of the course,
● Progression and tie in the middle glacier
● Upgrade by means of fixed ropes fortune
● Knots
● Meetings in snow and ice
● Hoists. Differences.
● Logistics glacier activity in the middle
● fortune systems Abseiling

Material / Equipment needed
● Appropriate clothes for the cold: thermal clothing, warm clothing, waterproof jacket, cubrepantalón, gloves, hat, …
● high mountain boots: leather or plastic rigid
● Spare Clothes
● Leggings or guetres
● Water bottle
● Front and extra batteries
● Sunglasses and blizzard
● sunscreen cream
● Food ‘Attack’
● Climbing Helmet
● Harness, preferably adjustable
● Crampons with ‘antizueco’ and crossing Piolet
● 2 flat ribbons sewn meeting of 120 cm
● 4 HMS carabiner
● Shopping plate or carabiner brake with self-closing
● 2 express disengaged
● 2 slings 7 mm length and 140 cm
● 5mm and 6mm sling
● Rope 9mm X 60m
● 2 ice screws

Material / Equipment Recommended
● TIBLOC or ropeman
● Minitraxion
● Pulley

Minimum requirements
- Experience in winter mountaineering.
- Land Being or having an accident insurance covering sports activities to be performed. (Since we can manage your card Todovertical federal, or accident insurance)

Duration,
2 days

Lugar,
Valle de Tena / Benasque (Aragonese Pyrenees)

Maximum Ratio: teacher-student
1 teacher / 4 students

Group min / max: 3 / 4 Students

Price per student
175 € / student

Includes:
- Guide / Teacher-only group
- Assurance Group for further use reduced activity
- Accommodation and meals Guide
- Material / Equipment collective security necessary, fully approved by the CE and UIAA

Not Included:
- Material / equipment for personal safety
- Transportation of students
- Accommodation or student support
- Incidental Expenses

Course Dates,
2010 Dates Pending

 
 

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