Want to feel more confident and prepared in the winter mountains?
Our two-day Winter Mountaineering Course – Level 1 will give you the core knowledge and practical skills needed for safer and more responsible movement in winter conditions.
During the course you will learn:
Planning and choosing a route: How to choose a route based on the terrain, weather conditions, avalanche situation, and the group's abilities.
Avalanche situation: How to read avalanche danger information and how it affects our route choice and the decisions we make in the mountains.
Winter equipment: What you need in your backpack during winter and how to choose the right gear for different conditions.
Working with an ice axe and crampons: We will cover the correct use of an ice axe and crampons and the basic techniques for safe movement on snowy and icy terrain.
Navigation in the winter mountains: Core principles of navigation, choosing direction, and moving in reduced visibility and difficult winter conditions.
Risk assessment and decision-making: How to recognize potential dangers, assess the situation, and make the right decisions in time.
The course combines theory and practice in the field, so you don't just learn the core principles but apply them in a real mountain environment.
Duration: 2 days — Level: Beginners / Level 1 — Format: Theory and practical exercises in the mountains.
Take the first step toward safer, more confident, and more responsible movement in the winter mountains.
Places are limited. Sign up for the Winter Mountaineering Course – Level 1.
Price: 150 € per person — avalanche equipment is included in the price.
Not included: transport, overnight stay, drinks and personal consumables, and other expenses of a personal nature.