Training Ice Advanced | Glacier
Advnced training, Diavolezza Bernina
2 days
Objectiv of this training is to update existing knowledge and to train intensively in order to be prepared in cases of emergency. We pay special attention to issues like planning, safety technique and rescue.
Trainings programme:
- Planning and preparation of tours
- Material knowledge glacier equipment
- orientation and selection of tracks on glaciers
- crevasse rescue
- self-rescue from crevasses
- Climb over short, moderately steep ice crests
- Abseiling over short, moderate ice flanks
- exchange of experience with professionals
In the middle of the incredible scenery of the Piz Palü we stay at the perfect lodge - the Berghaus Diavolezza (2973m) within an ideal trainings area. In the evening we review the day in the open-air Jacuzzi.
Specific inquiry
This offer is bookable at any time upon request.
We are looking forward to your inquiry.
Please see the inquiry for specific dates.
Notes on the dates
only individual booking
€ 357,- per person from 4 persons on
Services
Guides charges, rental safety equipment, course documentation, Reservation for the hut | excl. travel expense, sleepover & lodging
minimum of 4 / maximum of 6 participants
A glacier basic course is mandatory.
8.30 a.m. at the station of the Diavolezza cableway (see Google maps)
Optionally after the course you can book an ascent to Piz Palü.
We recommend a travel cancellation insurance:
www.travelsecure.de or www.europaeische.at
Organisational
The training ends on Sunday 4 p.m. If security permitst the course takes place whatever the weather. Short-term modifications are reserved to the guide.
Equipment to bring with you:
- backpack (appropriate size)
- first-aid box, emergency blanket, personal medication
- headlamp
- alternate laundering (socks, shirt)
- second pair of gloves
- weatherproofs (jacket, over pant)
- gloves and cap
- unbreakable water bottle/Thermos flask (min. 1 ltr)
- sun protection( glacier glasses, hat, sun cream, lipstick)
- provisions to go
- mobile phone
- maps, guide, compass and altimeter, ev. GPS (optional)
- paper and pencil
- mountaineering shoes
- gaiter (depending on the pants)
- ski- / telescopic poles
- travel protection insurance / air ambulance insurance
- alpine member card (if available)
- cash
- hut sleping bag (a must on AC huts)
- hut slippers (usually available on huts)
Equipment at the request of Bergaufbergab:
- bivouac sack for 2 persons
- climbing harness
- climbing helmet
- crampons with front points
- ice-axe
- 1 ice screw
- climbing single rope 40 - 60m
- 1 cord (5-6mm, 1m long)
- 2 cords (5-6mm, 4m long)
- 1 quickdraw
- 1 screwgate carabiner
- 1 safe lock carabiner
- 3 HMS screwgate carabiner
- 1 ascender (Tiblock, Ropeman, Microtraktion, ...)
