INITIATION TO WINTER MOUNTAINEERING WORKSHOP
TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE ON SNOW AND ICE
Would you like to learn how to navigate winter itineraries with autonomy and safety?
This workshop is designed and planned so that you can get started in the practice of winter mountaineering, incorporating essential knowledge to develop the activity safely. The workshop takes place in Mendoza, in Las Cuevas or Vallecitos, depending on snow and ice conditions. The objective is for each participant to be able to climb on ice and develop autonomously on the snowpack, making the most of the terrain to incorporate safety and transit tools in winter itineraries.
In this workshop we will spend 3 days and 2 nights camping and working in the mountains in winter conditions.
You will climb on ice and learn multiple progression maneuvers, problem solving and safety.
The workshop is held in adventure terrain of medium difficulty. All this with a team of professional and qualified guides who will provide you with the necessary assistance and safety at all times.
PROPOSAL DETAILS
| MEETING POINT | Mendoza Bus Terminal |
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| SCHEDULES | Starts at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. | ||||||||
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This workshop is classified for beginners (2) (see Huka workshop table). Our ecosystem of workshops is designed so that you can progress based on your objectives. These correlativities will help you to gradually obtain the tools you need based on your objectives.
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Planned contents
Although we make every effort to comply with the workshop itinerary, it is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions. The programmed contents will be adapted to respond to the needs of the group that makes up the workshop, so that everyone will be able to carry out the activities according to their level of experience, taking into account the pre-requisites requested.
Theoretical contents
- Introduction, what we call winter mountaineering.
- Specific equipment, uses and care.
- Different modes of progression, with and without crampons, use of a walking pickaxe, belaying on occasion.
- Construction of improvised shelters, snow cave, fox cave.
- Logistics and planning of excursions on snowy itineraries
Field practice
- Glacier transit, roping in 2 and 3 ropes.
- Insurance placement in snow and ice, meetings.
- Self-detention.
- Rappel on ice and snow, abalakov, mushrooms.
- Crack rescue, hoists.
- Ice climbing: top to top, ancient and modern technique.
- Overcoming short ice jumps with a walking pickaxe.
List of required equipment
The key to your comfort during active travel is to wear layers (see Layering Clothing Basics). For maximum comfort at minimum weight, you need versatile layers that combine insulation, ventilation and weather protection. That’s why we created this list to help you choose gear and bring only what you need. Weather and other conditions on the ground will dictate what clothing and gear you should wear each day.
BACKPACKING AND CAMPING
- Medium backpack (32 to 40 liters)
- Sleeping bag ideally warm -5° comfort (see All you need to know about Sleeping Bags)
- Insulation
- Tent
CLOTHING
- Rigid boots (single or double)
- Waterproof gaiters
- Waterproof pants and jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Trekking pants
- Full thermal interior
- Fleece coat or similar
- Down or synthetic warm jacket
- 2 pairs of warm, waterproof gloves
- 2 pairs of warm socks
- Warm hat
- Category 3 or 4 sunglasses
PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper, tissues and/or wet wipes
- Small personal garbage bag
- Towel, soap and shampoo
PERSONAL TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
- Harness
- Helmet
- Grampons
- 1 single rope per team
- Snow shovel
- Crossing picket
- Anchor rope
- 4 carabiners with safety catch
- Descender-safety device
VARIOUS
- Headlamp with batteries
- Sunscreen, lip balm
- Personal medications
- Water bottles for carrying water of at least 2 liters
- Steel thermos
PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION
- Identity card
- Health insurance, social security
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