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6 Day Mountaineering Course

Our 6 day mountaineering course is the perfect introduction for people looking to learn mountaineering fundamentals. Climbers looking for a solid introduction to mountaineering and climbing experience in a world class venue won't be disappointed.

     Curriculum

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  • types of equipment and uses

  • risk assessment and management

  • altitude sickness

  • glaciology 

  • crampon and ice axe techniques

  • self-arrest

  • knots and hitches

  • rope team travel

  • placing snow and ice protection

  • anchors

  • belaying

  • rappelling

  • crevasse rescue


 
DAY 1. Meet at your hotel at 8 a.m. for introductions and discussions for trip ahead, then take an acclimatization hike to Laguna Churup where we will enjoy lunch and an opportunity to dip our feet in the lake. Afterwards, we head back to the hotel for a gear check and any last-minute items that need to be purchased.

DAY 2. We meet our transport for our departure to the trailhead followed by a 3-4 hour hike to basecamp. We will go over group equipment followed by some discussion topics and skills.
 
DAY 3. Skill sets
 
DAY 4. Skill sets
 
DAY 5. We put our hard work to use on our summit climb
 
DAY 6. Hike out and transport back to Huaraz. 

Dates

2022 all trips are arranged on a private basis July through September

Cost

3200.00 pp 2 people
2600.00 pp 4+ persons

Included

 

  • Bus station pick up and transport to hotel.

  • All transport to and from trailheads.

  • Hotel in Huaraz

  • All group equipment 

  • Cooks and food during the expedition

  • Porters or Donkeys for group gear 

  • Mountain guide

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