Basic Mountaineering Course
Acquire expertise in route planning, mountain navigation, basic rope work, and group safety through this Basic Mountaineering Course tailored for sports professionals leading mountain activities. Develop assured decision-making and risk assessment abilities for authentic alpine settings, ensuring safe and effective leadership on beginner alpine expeditions spanning two days with practical training in navigation, emergency preparedness, and team management.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Basic Mountaineering Course equips you with essential practical abilities to organise and guide secure, novice-level alpine outings. Discover methods to pick appropriate areas, craft straightforward two-day schedules, handle navigation using maps, compasses, and GPS devices, and formulate robust emergency and risk strategies. Gain self-assurance in leading groups, fundamental rope handling, snow movement, and sound judgement, making each climb well-structured, streamlined, and accountable for safety.
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Develop skills
- Alpine trip planning: select safe routes, huts, and access for short professional-led tours.
- Mountain navigation: utilise map, compass, and GPS for quick, precise route-finding in mountains.
- Risk management: evaluate weather, terrain, and group fitness to decide go/no-go.
- Rope and snow safety: implement basic rope techniques and self-arrest on low-risk areas.
- Group leadership: control pacing, brief participants, and manage emergencies on two-day treks.
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