Mountaineering ABC
Description
The Complete Module:
1. Equipment & rehearsal module: Ice axe and crampons techniques, also jumar ascenders and basic rope management.
2. Theory module: Acute Mountains Sickness and its prevention, mountain weather, nutrition and hydrating, clothing and equipment. Other dangers in the mountains and how to avoid them.
Client will learn the safe techniques for using ice axe, crampons, climbing rope, also self-arrest. Also learning the about the risks and how to minimize it. Get’s to feel some of the aspects of mountaineering in mainly real-like conditions.
We offer pick-up for this experience from the following locations:
- Kurula's Resort
- Northern Lights Village Pyhä (at the front of the restaurant)
- Sunday Morning Resort
- Lucky Ranch - Saloon (at the front of the restaurant)
- Amethyst Shop in Luosto
Note: Pick-up from Luosto starts 30 minutes before departure. Pick-up from Pyhä locations starts 15 minutes before departure. If there are many customers at different pickup points, it is important to arrive on time and wait patiently for your own ride.
Included
Techniques learned: use of ice axes, crampons, jumar ascenders, harness, gaiters. How to function as a rope team member.
A light yet nutritious meal by a bonfire (also veg option) can be purchased separately for €15 per person.
Know before you go
Clients are expected to have suitable personal clothing for winter activities.