safety academy climbing advanced

From the gym to the outdoors

Trip Essentials

When:
29/30 june, 6/7 july, 13/14 july, 3/4 august, 7/8 september 2024
Where:
Maurienne valley
Level:
advanced

Prerequisits

Confident and independent climbing and belaying in the climbing gym up to grade V. You should have initial experience of climbing in natural rock climbing parks (grade III-IV). You should be able to walk safely in rough terrain and be fit enough for approaches of 1–2 hours

COURSE GOALS

Independent climbing of bolt-protected multi-pitch routes and mastery of the relevant belay techniques; acquiring basic knowledge and skills for climbing simple, well-secured, fun alpine routes.

COURSE CONTENT – THEORY

Theory of knots, materials and belaying, outdoor climbing, introduction to tour planning, specific features of alpine climbing, use of topo guidebooks, alpine dangers, environmental aspects. 

COURSE CONTENT – PRACTICAL

Belaying, basic knowledge of safety and knot techniques, rope team procedure for lead and follow climbing, various climbing techniques on alpine rock faces, climbing techniques and tactics, rappelling.

Budget

Included

  • Your guide for 2 days
  • Technical gear

Not included

  • Transport
  • Lodging, food and drinks
  • Climbing shoes
  • Insurrance
Price
270€
per person