EspirituNATURE Viajes y experiencias de naturaleza.

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DESCRIPTION
This is a 2-day course in which we learn how to walk safely through the snow meanwhile identifying the different types of snow and layers in order to judge avalanche risks at any time.

Snowshoes are a great tool to progress comfortably through snowy landscapes, especially if snow is too deep for walking normally. You will be surprised how easy snow walking is on any snow surface but even on slopes and icy surfaces.

The learning program has been designed with help of the experience of mountain guides, specialists in wilderness areas, environmental educators and will be given by EspírituNATURE guides with international accreditation (UIMLA).

OBJECTIVES
• Progression with snowshoes in mountainous terrain
• Learn about navigation and rescue techniques
• Identify different types of snow and know their characteristics
• Risk management

COURSE CONTENTS:
• Material and equipment
• Snow layers and stability tests
• Risk identification, avalanche prediction and prevention
• Mountain weather
• Identification of other risks
• Route planning
• Orientation in snow
• Temporarily and night bivouac
• Use of ARVA and basic rescue techniques
• Nature conservation and interpretation

DURATION AND COURSE LOCATION:
• 2 days theory and practice
• In Sierra de Guadarrama or Sierra de Béjar (only if local circumstances allow it)

REQUIREMENTS:
• It is not necessary to have any experience with snowshoe walking.

CLIENTS EQUIPMENT (not included):
• Adequate shoes and clothing: raincoat, thermal layer, high shoes, hat, gloves, sun glasses, sun-block, backpack food, water, possibly medication.

OPTIONAL:
• Picknick of local ecological products

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