Lesson 1Gloves and hand protection: layering, dexterity vs insulation, waterproofing, glove careUnderstand glove types an layering fi cold, wet alpine conditions. Yuh wi balance dexterity an insulation, compare waterproofing methods, an learn simple drying, storage, an repair techniques fi extend glove life, seen.
Liners, insulating gloves, an shell over-mittsBalancing dexterity wid warmth an bulkWaterproof membranes an over-mittsSpare gloves an emergency hand warmersDrying, cleaning, an small field repairsLesson 2Ice axe: types (technical vs. general mountaineering), length selection, pick and shaft inspectionExplore ice axe types fi general mountaineering versus technical use, an how fi choose proper length. Yuh wi inspect pick, shaft, an spike fi damage, an learn basic leashing, labeling, an care before an after trips, yuh hear.
General mountaineering vs technical axesChoosing correct axe length fi terrainPick, adze, an spike wear indicatorsShaft integrity, head attachment, an leashesCleaning, rust control, an safe transportLesson 3Navigation and electronics: map reading, compass basics, smartphone GPS use, power management and protective casesReview essential navigation tools fi basic mountaineering: map, compass, an smartphone GPS. Yuh wi practice protecting electronics from cold an moisture, planning power use, an carrying backups fi critical functions, mi bredda.
Selecting suitable topographic mapsCompass basics an simple bearingsOffline smartphone GPS an map appsBattery care in cold an power budgetingProtective cases, lanyards, an backupsLesson 4Footwear: types of mountaineering boots, fit, stiffness, sole compatibility with cramponsLearn mountaineering boot categories, insulation levels, an sole stiffness, an how dem affect crampon use. Yuh wi practice fitting boots fi security an comfort, an checking soles an uppers fi wear or damage, yuh see.
B1, B2, an B3 boot categories an usesSingle vs double boots an insulation levelsSizing, toe room, an heel hold checksLacing methods fi ascent an descentSole wear, delamination, an seam checksLesson 5Helmet: standards, fit, when to wear, inspecting for damage and replacement guidelinesUnderstand helmet standards, shell an foam designs, an how fi achieve a secure, comfortable fit. Yuh wi learn when fi wear a helmet, how fi inspect fi cracks or impacts, an when fi retire or replace damaged equipment, true.
UIAA an EN helmet safety standardsAdjusting suspension, straps, an chin buckleWhen fi wear a helmet on mountaineering routesInspecting shell, foam, an attachment pointsService life, impact history, an retirementLesson 6Basic first aid and emergency kit: essential items for one-day outing, blister care, wound care, carrying and using a whistle and space blanketBuild a compact first aid an emergency kit fi single-day alpine trips. Yuh wi select items fi blisters, minor wounds, an pain relief, an learn how fi pack, protect, an use a whistle, space blanket, an basic documentation, yuh know.
Core first aid items fi day ascentsBlister prevention, padding, an treatmentCleaning an dressing minor woundsUsing a whistle an signaling patternsSpace blanket use fi wind an hypothermiaLesson 7Harness (if used) and simple attachments: when to include a harness, using slings or a lightweight harness for route protection or retrieval tasksDecide when a harness is appropriate fi beginner mountaineering routes an simple glacier or steep snow travel. Yuh wi review lightweight harness options, basic slings, an simple attachment methods fi protection or retrieval, seen.
When fi include a harness on easy routesTypes of lightweight mountaineering harnessesFitting an donning over boots an layersUsing slings fi simple protection tasksBasic attachment to partner or fixed pointsLesson 8Pre-trip gear inspection checklist: checklist elements and pass/fail criteria for each key itemCreate a systematic pre-trip gear inspection checklist dat covers critical items such as boots, crampons, helmet, axe, an clothing. Yuh wi define pass or fail criteria an practice running a quick but thorough final check, mi fren.
Listing all essential personal gear itemsVisual an functional checks fi each itemPass or fail criteria fi safety-critical gearTiming an sequencing the final inspectionRecording issues an planning replacementsLesson 9Backpack and load management: capacity selection, packing order, load distribution, emergency items placementLearn how fi choose backpack capacity fi day an light overnight mountaineering. Yuh wi practice packing order, load distribution close to the spine, an placing emergency an frequently used items fi quick access, yuh hear.
Choosing pack volume fi route an seasonUsing frame, hipbelt, an compression strapsPacking order fi stability an accessBalancing weight close to the spinePositioning emergency an wet-sensitive gearLesson 10Footwear and crampon compatibility checklist: how to verify compatibility before leaving homeDevelop a step-by-step process fi confirm dat boots an crampons are compatible before leaving home. Yuh wi check welt shapes, sole stiffness, an binding style, then perform movement tests fi verify secure attachment, true.
Identifying boot categories an sole stiffnessMatching welts to crampon binding typesDry fitting crampons to each boot at homeWalk, front-point, an sidehill fit testsDocumenting which crampons fit which bootsLesson 11Crampons: designs (strap, semi-automatic, automatic), adjustment, fitting to boots, maintenanceLearn crampon types, how dem attach to different boots, an how fi size an adjust dem securely. Yuh wi also practice basic maintenance, rust prevention, an safe storage fi keep points sharp an bindings reliable, yuh see.
Strap, hybrid, an automatic crampon designsBoot welts an crampon binding compatibilityAdjusting length bar an heel lever settingsChecking fit wid walk an kick testsRust prevention, sharpening, an storageLesson 12Clothing system: base, insulating, shell layers, materials, layering strategies for late-spring mountain conditionsBuild a practical clothing system fi late-spring mountaineering, using base, insulating, an shell layers. Yuh wi compare materials, manage moisture an wind, an plan spare layers fi rest stops an unexpected weather, mi bredda.
Moisture-managing base layer optionsInsulating midlayers fi cool spring tempsShell jackets an pants fi wind an wet snowAdjusting layers during ascent an descentCarrying spares an emergency warm layers
