Intro to winter mountaineering course A weekend winter ice climbing course in Cogne, Italy, a perfect introduction for beginners or fun guided ice weekend for those more experienced. See full list on alpineinstitute. The Introductory Winter Mountaineering course is Ideal for those with no previous winter hill walking or mountaineering experience, or those who want to refresh winter skills. We also offer a spring 'skills for the hills' talks and a winter mountain safety lecture tour to help prepare beginners and experienced hillwalkers alike for the season ahead. Intro to Mountaineering. Courses Overview; Intro to Snow Climbing; Mountaineering Skills Course; Alpine Climbing Skills Course; Crevasse Rescue Course; Advanced Crevasse Rescue; Mount Rainier Prep Course (5-days) Denali Prep Course; Rock & Ice. An introduction to glacier travel. The main topics to be covered are: Selection and organisation of personal kit appropriate to winter hill walking; Personal movement skills on snow, including kicking steps and using the ice axe for walking, self-belay, cutting steps, and self-arrest On our 2 Day Intro to Mountaineering course we introduce you to the essential skills and equipment you need to safely climb Mount Washington in the winter with a guide. Expect to be sharing the lead, solving route finding problems, and fully involved in decision making. Course Agenda. iymuwkqklgbxchpexftsvyydoacemfrsgqehczldinvafjtfztcioubidknutqajqivtqixmaiudmrzp