Arrive a Trekker, Leave a Mountaineer!
Just 2 spots left for the course there are currently 2 booked. The max is 4.
Embark on a transformative journey with our comprehensive mountaineering course designed for aspiring climbers. Whether you're eyeing the icy summits of Lobuche Peak, Mt. Elbrus, or Mont Blanc, this course equips you with the essential skills and confidence to tackle any mountain requiring technical climbing gear.
Course Highlights:
Skill Development: Learn how to masterfully handle technical equipment including crampons, ice axes, ropes, and techniques for self-arrest. Our hands-on training is structured to build your competence and safety on steep ice and snow.
Teamwork Emphasis: Climbing isn't just about individual skill; it's about working as part of a team. This course emphasizes teamwork and communication, key components for successful and safe mountain ascents.
Real-World Practice: Gain practical experience in a controlled, yet challenging environment that simulates the conditions you'll face on high-altitude expeditions. a Trekker and Leave a Mountaineer!
What You Will Learn:
Equipment Mastery: Understand the full functionality and proper use of all mountaineering gear.
Navigating Glaciers: Techniques for glacier travel and crevasse navigation.
Weather and Environment Adaptation: Learn to read weather conditions and adapt to the mountain environment effectively.
Comforts Along the Way:
Homestyle Meals: Enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals throughout the course—a perfect energy booster after a day's climb.
Warm Accommodations: Rest in cozy huts equipped with comfortable sleeping bags provided for you, ensuring you are well-rested and ready for each day's challenges.
All-Inclusive Gear: All technical gear needed for the course is included, so you can focus on learning without the hassle of acquiring your own equipment.
To register for this life-changing course, please sign up here. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prepare to transform your passion for trekking into genuine mountaineering expertise and tackle the world's most revered peaks with confidence!In this course, you will start from the beginning and working as a team, learn how to use all of the technical gear that you need to climb Labouche Peak, Mt Elbrus, Mt Blanc, or any other mountain that requires crampons, ice ax, ropes and self arrest.
To register for this event please sign up here:
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Fitness is always important but in this course you will need to trek to around 3400 meters altitude to practice skills on the glacier.
Upper body strength and fitness is also important
No technical experience at all is required, you will learn everything from the beginning level and advance at your own pace.
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Fly Dubai, early morning flights leaving at 11 pm and arriving early morning 4 am.
Day 1: Leave for course at 11 am
Day 2: Course close to the hut
Day 3: Course on the glacier
Day 4: Glacier skills, tent and campus;ing skills
Day 5: Return to Dubai 6 am
For the full itinerary, please download the PDF
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Technical expert guides
hotels 2 nights in Almaty
Airport Transfers
All meals
Overnights in the hut
Technical gear, but not boots.
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Basic trekking gear and cold weather gear. A kit list is included here and in the PDF.
Technical gear will be included, but you need to have your own double boots or technical boots in order to use crampons correctly and keep you warm.
No sleeping bags are required, everything is provided for you.
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4600 Dh Deposit 500 Dh to hold your place, balance payable 15 days before the trip date.
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This trek will go ahead with a minimum of 3 people booked. If the trip is not filled up 2 days before the hike, you will be refunded in full.
Note: Fly Dubai, early morning flights leaving at 11 pm and arriving early morning 4 am.