Introduction

The mountain provides a unique environment in which to enjoy outdoor
tours. But the mountain is also a complex environment that requires
knowledge of all possible hazards and appropriate resources to
anticipate them and our business in order to develop properly. When the
time chosen to practice this discipline is the Winter, the demands are
greater: the ground is unstable and the dangers increase, and this,
coupled with the harsh weather conditions, make it more necessary, if
possible, the mastery of certain techniques and its proper
implementation.

This course will seek sufficient knowledge to be able to progress on snowy ground with autonomy, with special emphasis on winter mountain safety, as well as inform you about what you know about the equipment required to practice this sport.

Objective of the course,
This course is intended to acquire the necessary skills that allow you to safely and effectively practice runs for simple mountain winter. Learn the basic techniques of progression on snow field, becoming familiar with all the material and equipment necessary for winter mountaineering. Reserve a substantial section on environmental knowledge, and look at some basic notions of risk prevention.
Contents of the course,

Material and equipment

● basic winter mountaineering
● Techniques of progression on snow field
● Basic techniques in the management of an ice ax and crampons
● simple self-arrest.
● Hazard Awareness and Prevention

Material / Equipment needed
● Appropriate clothes for the cold: thermal clothing, warm clothing, waterproof jacket, cubrepantalón, gloves, hat, …
● spare clothing.
● Sunglasses and blizzard.
● Hiking boots.
● Leggings or guetres.
● crampons.
Piolet ● cruise.
● Compass.
● backpack.
Sunscreen
● Water and some food (nuts, fruit, chocolate, cookies, …).

Minimum requirements
You must have previous experience in the mountains.
Be federated or have an accident insurance for sports activities for those activities to be performed. Since we can manage your card Todovertical federal, or accident insurance for 9 € / day.

Lugar,
Sierra de Guadarrama

Maximum Ratio: teacher-student
1 teacher / 6 students

Price per student

OPTION 1 – One weekend, two days
Group 4 / 6 pupils: 85 € / student

OPTION 2 – A day, 1 day
Group 2 students: 90 € / student
Group 3 students: 65 € / student
Group 4 / 6 students: 45 € / student

Includes:
- Guide / Teacher-only group
- Transfers Guide / Teacher in the Community of Madrid
- Material / Equipment collective security necessary, fully approved by the CE and UIAA

From Todovertical also can arrange your transportation and lodging.