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Basic Mountaineering Course

Basic Mountaineering Course

Mountaineering is a discipline that allows you to explore the mountain in all its forms, from via ferratas to rock faces, up to glaciers. To approach it safely, it is essential to learn progression techniques and management of the high-altitude environment.

The basic mountaineering course , led by Cristiano Gregnanin, Certified mountain guide , is suitable for both beginners with little or no experience, as well as more experienced hikers who wish to improve their skills.

During the course, essential topics for moving safely in the mountains will be addressed, including:
✔️ Rock and ice climbing techniques
✔️ Safety maneuvers and use of the rope
✔️ Progression on via ferratas and mixed terrain
✔️ Equipment preparation and weather management
✔️ Planning and organization of high mountain excursions

The aim of the course is to provide the skills needed to tackle the mountains independently and with greater awareness , improving technique and safety in alpine environments.

Type of experience
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  • Helmet

    Free rental

  • Harness

    Free rental

  • Ice boots

    Rental by reservation only

  • Ice axe

    Free rental

  • Crampons

    Rental by reservation only

  • Probe

    Rental only upon reservation well in advance

  • Shovel

    Rental only upon reservation well in advance

  • Artva - Avalanche Transceiver

    Rental only upon reservation well in advance

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Salita di un vajo difficile - Piccole Dolomiti - Cristiano Gregnanin Guida Alpina Certificata Dolomiti

Requirements & equipment

Requirements:

  • Don't suffer from vertigo
  • Excellent physical shape, accustomed to walking on rough and steep terrain for several hours
  • Habituation to cold, even intense cold


Necessary material:

  • High mountain boots or waterproof shoes (NO moonboots)
  • Spacious backpack (30 litres)
  • Down filled comforter
  • Shoeller or Polartec pants
  • Technical underwear
  • Goretex shell
  • Two pairs of gloves, one light and one heavy
  • Cap
  • Trekking poles with wide wheel
  • Sunscreen, cocoa butter
  • Sunglasses
  • Thermos of hot tea

If you do not have the material, ask for it a few days in advance and, as far as possible, we will find a solution together.

Alpinismo invernale a Torre Jolanda - Cristiano Gregnanin Guida Alpina Certificata Dolomiti

Corso Alpinismo Invernale Dettagli Tecnici

Cosa imparerai nel dettaglio

Il corso ti fornirà competenze pratiche e teoriche fondamentali per affrontare l’alpinismo invernale con un approccio sicuro, consapevole e tecnicamente corretto.

Grazie all’esperienza diretta sul campo e alla guida di Cristiano Gregnanin, Guida Alpina Certificata, acquisirai conoscenze utili per progredire su diversi tipi di terreno e affrontare uscite più impegnative in futuro.

Attrezzatura da alpinismo invernale: scelta, uso e manutenzione

  • Piccozze classiche e tecniche: differenze tra modelli, impugnatura, lunghezza ideale, uso su pendenze diverse.
  • Ramponi a cinghia, semi-automatici e automatici: caratteristiche tecniche, compatibilità con gli scarponi, vantaggi e limiti nei diversi terreni (neve dura, ghiaccio, misto).
  • Scarponi invernali: differenze tra modelli rigidi e semirigidi, isolamento termico e compatibilità con i ramponi.
  • Casco, imbrago, moschettoni, cordini, fettucce e materiali da sosta: scelta e corretta disposizione del materiale sull’imbrago.

Tecniche di progressione con i ramponi

  • Ramponi punte piatto su ghiaccio e pendii ripidi
  • tecnica di progressione su neve dura e traversi
  • Tecnica mista o a triangolo su terreno variabile
  • Progressione in diagonale e adattamento della camminata all'inclinazione del pendio
  • Come salire e scendere in sicurezza su pendii innevati o ghiacciati con inclinazioni variabili

Nodi fondamentali per l’alpinismo

  • Nodo a otto ripassato
  • Nodo mezzo barcaiolo
  • Nodo barcaiolo
  • Nodo autobloccante (Prusik, Machard)
  • Nodo bulino

Manovre di autosoccorso in ambiente invernale

  • Arresto con piccozza in caso di scivolata su neve dura o ghiaccio
  • Realizzazione di una sosta su neve o roccia con ancoraggi di fortuna
  • Calata in doppia (Abalakow)

Utilizzo dell’ARVA (Apparecchio di Ricerca dei Travolti in Valanga)

  • Differenze tra ARVA digitali a 1, 2 o 3 antenne: portata e precisione
  • Procedura standard di ricerca: segnale, ricerca primaria, secondaria e fine
  • Uso corretto in combinazione con pala e sonda
  • Simulazione di intervento su valanga: ricerca singolo travolto, ricerca multipla, tecniche di scavo organizzato
  • Come interpretare il bollettino valanghe AINEVA, leggere le esposizioni, pendenze e condizioni nivometeorologiche

Questa formazione ti renderà più consapevole delle scelte da compiere in montagna, aumenterà la tua autonomia nei gruppi organizzati e ti preparerà per affrontare itinerari su neve, misto e ghiaccio con pendenze contenute ma tecnicamente significative.

Un percorso completo e professionale, con l’accompagnamento di una Guida Alpina Certificata esperta come Cristiano Gregnanin.

Locations and Logistics Details

The meeting point will be agreed upon at the time of booking to optimize travel and facilitate carpooling between participants. If necessary, strategic alternatives can be defined to make travel more comfortable and efficient.

The exact meeting time will be communicated a few days before the excursion, based on weather and logistical conditions, ensuring the best possible organization.

Between 6:00 and 8:00 depending on the weather. The exact time will be communicated a few days before

    Requests?

    Do you need a 4x4 to get to the meeting point?

    Generally it is not necessary to have a four-wheel drive car, however since it is a strictly winter activity it is advisable to have winter tires and snow chains on board since you may have to face climbs and descents on snow-covered roads.

    I don't have any equipment, is it possible to rent it?

    Yes, it is possible to rent it, you just need to communicate this during the registration phase.

    Do I have to be very fit to climb a vajo?

    You need to be in good shape, as climbing a vajo is a rather strenuous activity. Ascending the vajo with crampons on and then descending takes several hours. If you're a good hiker who isn’t afraid of long treks, you shouldn't have any problems.

    I have never used an ice axe or crampons, can I climb a vajo?

    Yes, just choose an easy or medium one from the ones offered.

    Do I need to know how to double rope and other rope maneuvers?

    No, you don't need any skills, the mountain guide will take care of everything.

    How do you behave in case of bad weather?

    If the mountain guide deems that the conditions are adverse, he can cancel or postpone the excursion. In case of cancellation by the mountain guide, any deposit will be fully refunded or, in agreement with the client, retained for a possible other date.

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