Winter survival techniques

What?
Survival, Expedition, Mountaineering
When?
Winter
Who?
Groups, Professionals
Where?
Pyrenees, Gredos, Guadarrama

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Avarege daily distance: 10-20 km

Avarge climb/descent: 800-1500 m

Group size: 4 – 8 persons

Language: English, Dutch, Spanish

Price: From 610 €


DESCRIPTION
During 5 very practical and intensive days we refresh all basic winter progression techniques, orientation, survival skills and high altitude safety measures. Through a preoperational part and theoretical classes previous to the activity, participants are stimulated to plan and guide the activity themselves. The supervision by an experienced UIMLA certified EspírituNATURE guide guarantees the safety and learning processes during the trip.

Apart from winter survival techniques we will treat important issues as leadership, group dynamics and feedback, this really is an opportunity to learn and grow as a person. Being very intensive and physically demanding, this trip has been designed for people with previous experiences in winter conditions or at least, with a flexible and positive mind-set.

OBJECTIVES
• Dominate most common winter progression techniques
• Apply winter survival techniques
• Safe route planning and safety management


COURSE CONTENTS
• Route planning
• Cartography, GPS and natural navigation
• Weather forecast
• Avalanches control
• Nutrition
• Identify and understand snow types and layers
• Safety management, emergency plans
• Leadership and group dynamics
• Snowshoes walking techniques
• Use of crampons and ice ax
• Use of ropes
• Emergency kit and survival kit
• Safety management
• Overnight bivouac


PROGRAM

Activity preparation:
At home, all students will prepare a material list, nutrition plan, emergency plan and prepare the entire route plan digitally. Online guidance for this is available.

Day 1
In a 4-hour session we discuss and correct the work prepared and will come to a final collective version of each the segments. Material revision and transport to location of activity.

Accommodation: Mountain refuges

Day 2
Mini expedition: progression, activities and overnight bivouac

Day 3
Mini expedition: progression, activities and overnight bivouac

Day 4
Mini expedition: progression, activities and overnight stay in mountain refuge

Day 5
Evaluation and transport to Madrid


WHAT´S INCLUDED?

Instructor/guide (UIMLA) EspírituNATURE per every 10 clients
• Emergency plans, communication equipment, first aid kit
• Maps of the area
• Group materials
• Specific didactical material
• Specific equipment (Snowshoes, trekking poles, compass)
• Transport according to program
• Full room and board
• Permits
• Evaluation of the activity
• Accident and liability insurance

WHAT´S NOT INCLUEDED?

• Personal costs
• Equipment for personal use


DURATION AND COURSE LOCATION
• 5 days
• Sierra de Gredos or Sierra de Béjar

REQUIREMENTS
• Possess a steady base of experience in winter activities and a strong motivation to learn.


PRICE
Group 4 to 6 persons
Group 6 to 8 persons

650€ per person
610€ per person


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