Himalayan Climbing Course

This course is designed to provide mountaineers with the knowledge and experience they need to tackle more difficult challenges in the Himalayas. The course is an introduction to High Altitude Mountaineering and focuses on skills necessary for climbing safely and successfully. This course will also give climbers a good idea of what to expect on Himalayan expeditions, reducing anxiety and increasing self-confidence. This course begins with the fundamentals and is appropriate for both beginners and intermediate climbers. The following topics will be covered in the course curriculum:

– Hill Walking and trekking Technique
– Glacier Walking and basic ice climbing
– Climbing technique, rock and mixed climbing
– Walking on scree
– Self arrest and self rescue
– Tent craft
– Rope Technique
– Equipment familiarization and use
– Basic high altitude medicine
– Radio Communication