High mountain course
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
A course designed for those who already have some experience in an alpine environment and want to take their skills to the next level by gaining greater independence on glaciers and mixed terrain.
The high mountains are a fascinating yet complex environment: learning to navigate safely among glaciers, ridges, and standard routes means developing technique, decision-making skills, and situational awareness.
This course will help you solidify your fundamentals and tackle classic routes with greater confidence and skill.
đ¯ OBJECTIVES
- Consolidate your skills in glacier and mixed-terrain hiking
- Improving Rope Use in the Field
- Learning Advanced Self-Rescue Techniques
- Develop itinerary planning and management skills
- Increasing your range on standard routes and ridges
đ DETAILS
- Duration: 2 days + 1 evening of theory
- Location: Val Aurina (The location may vary depending on conditions)
- Instructor-to-student ratio: max 1:4
- Required level:
- Basic high-mountain or glacier experience
- Good physical fitness (800â1,200 m elevation gain)
- Basic knowledge of how to use crampons and an ice axe
đ§ THEORY SESSION (2 hours) ONLINE
- Review of Key Concepts and Fundamental Nodes
- Planning a Climb (Weather, Timing, Risks)
- Reading Maps and Trails
- Introduction to Strategies for Glaciers and Mixed Terrain
PRACTICAL PROGRAM
đĨž DAY 1 â Hike to the mountain hut
- General discussion on the ascent and identification of critical points
- Miscellaneous Tips for Managing the Ascent More EffectivelyÂ
đ Goal: To prepare as best as possible for the climb
đī¸ DAY 2 â Full Ascent
- Climbing a standard route / ridge
- Planning and Managing Your Day
- Choosing a Line
- Short-rope climbing
- Ongoing Risk Assessment
- Traveling on a Glacier
đ Goal: to bring all these skills together on a real climb
EQUIPMENT
Required:
- Mountaineering Boots
- Harness
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- 2 screw-lock carabiners
- Ropes / LanyardsÂ
Available from Cortina360 upon request:
- Harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe, rope
WHO IS THIS FOR?
- Experienced hikers who want to make the leap to mountaineering
- Those who have already taken a beginner's course and want to advance
- Enthusiasts who want more independence in the mountains
YOU NEED INFO OR WANT TO MAKE A RESERVATION
Contact us now by calling the Cortina 360 climbing gym
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Location Sopiazes 9, 32043 in Cortina d'Ampezzo (BL)
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Are you at the LUT? Then we look forward to seeing you at the SCARPA Spin Planet Party! đđ! On June 22, from 5 pm at our gym, come and meet Marco De Gasperi and the Scarpa Trail Running Team, special guest Sergio Pereira who will tell about his Patagonia Run. All accompanied by food, drinks and DJ set! đģ đĒŠ
Don't miss it, admission is free!
WARNING:
On Saturday, March 4, the Gymnasium and Guide Bar will close at 7:00 p.m.
NOT TO BE MISSED.
On Saturday, Feb. 25, Simone Moro will be the star of the evening Speaker Series at the Alexander Hall cinema in Cortina d'Ampezzo, at 7 p.m., during which the exploits of the Bergamasque mountaineer from the Himalayas to Manaslu will be retraced, with a profound reflection on how his vision of mountaineering has changed over the years. Don't miss the opportunity to attend this FREE event.