PROGRAM
During the course, we will cover the following topics:
- how to react in case of a fall: simulations of possible risk situations
- construction of snow anchors: how to built them by using the technical gear
- practical demonstrations of how to build different pulley systems for a crevasse rescue
- practical demonstration of an arrested fall by correct use of the ice axe
- practical test on building a Mariner pulley system – final test for the client
GROUP DEPARTURES
1°
DAY
Meeting point: Skyway Mont Blanc ticket desk – 8:00-8:30 am (to be confirmed by the Guide)
- meeting with the Guide
- short briefing to check the equipment, before collecting the lifts tickets at the desk
- lifts up by the cable car till Punta Helbronner (3,466 m).
- short panoramic on the equipment: check of the essential gear to have in the backpack during all the trips that take place on a glacier with crevasses and risks typical of the glacier environmental.
- easy hike on the glacier, and approach to a place suitable for teaching, testing holds and make some practices and simulation of a crevasse rescue.
Note: In spring, we will use mountaineering equipment during the course.
1°
DAY
Meeting point: Skyway Mont Blanc ticket desk – 8:00-8:30 am (to be confirmed by the Guide)
- meeting with the Guide
- short briefing to check the equipment, before collecting the lifts tickets at the desk
- lifts up by the cable car till Punta Helbronner (3,466 m).
- short panoramic on the equipment: check of the essential gear to have in the backpack during all the trips that take place on a glacier with crevasses and risks typical of the glacier environmental.
- easy hike on the glacier, and approach to a place suitable for teaching, testing holds and make some practices and simulation of a crevasse rescue.
Note: In spring, we will use mountaineering equipment during the course.
DETAILS
RATES
610 € fee per person with 1 participant
380 € fee per person with 2 participants
290 € fee per person with 3 participants
260 € fee per person with 4 participants
240 € fee per person with 5 participants
220 € fee per person with 6 participants
260 € fee per person in open group with min 4 participants
The rate includes
The rate does not include
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
- tickets for lift facilities
- booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers and meals)
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- the hiring of any personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet): €30/day per person while supplies last
- transfer to/from the meeting point
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
