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Trip Duration: 12 Days
Price: $2,995
Departure Dates: Fixed Dates TBA Contact Us To Discuss Your Needs |
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- Scenic boat rides on Lago Bertrand and Lago Plomo to private ranch
- Wonderfully equipped ranch and guesthouse facilities
- Hands-On instruction in the Andes Mountains of Patagonia Chile
- Comprehensive training program focused on education and practice
- Multiple summit attempts
- Traditional Asado Parado (Traditional Chilean Barbeque)
Mountaineering has so much to offer to those that hear its' calling. Whether it is for the love of nature, the personal challenges, or the comradery shared with fellow climbers, mountaineering can be tremendously fulfilling. The mixture of terrains, changing climates and remote nature of the sport, brings with it the need for a strong foundation from which to build upon.
Our Beginner Mountaineering course is designed to help aspiring climbers obtain the necessary knowledge and skills to safely pursue this incredible sport. Perhaps you have been a life long outdoor enthusiast who has just been bitten by the mountaineering bug. Or, perhaps you've made some initial climbs and realize you need that additional knowledge and skill building to prepare you for further challenges.
With our hands on instruction in the field, you'll have an excellent opportunity to learn, ask questions, and practice the techniques being taught. There will also be multiple summit attempts planned during the training. Conducted in the Andes Mountains of Patagonia Chile, our 'classroom' astounds most participants and is coveted by mountaineers around the world.
More specifically, training will be conducted on the Contreras Mountain Range (2500m/8200ft), the Hidden Basin found within the Contreras, or the Paulina Ice Field (2200m/7216ft), based upon conditions at the time of training.
Below is a list of the the topics that will be covered during your training:
| Personal & Group Safety |
Being Lost / Getting Found |
| Personal Responsibility |
Knots & Ropes Handling |
| Goals and Expectations |
Harness & Helmet Fitting |
| Gear Check & Equipment Review |
Belaying Techniques |
| Rations |
Rappelling Techniques |
| Stove Use & Care |
Climbing Signals |
| Hygiene |
Snow Climbing |
| Basic Cooking |
Ice Axe Use & Safety |
| Tent Use & Care |
Balance & Rest Techniques |
| Pack Packing techniques |
Self-Belay |
| Foot Care |
Self-Arrest |
| Energy Conservation | ABC's & Patient Survey |
| Hiking Techniques |
Environmental Injuries |
| Water Purification |
Snow Anchors |
| Leave No Trace (LNT) Practices |
Running Belays |
| Map Reading |
Fixed Rope Ascension |
| Route Finding & Hazard Evaluation |
Glacier Rigs & Travel |
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Days 1-2 Fly to Santiago and Balmaceda Chile, overnight in Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Day 3 Travel To Bertrand, boat ride to ranch across Lago General Carrera and Logo Plomo, gear check, training overview.
Day 4 Depart the ranch for training camp destination. Climbing preparation techniques, first aid review, Leave No Trace (LNT) practices, map reading, route finding and hazard evaluation techniques.
Day 5 Knots and rope handling, harness and helmet fitting, rappelling techniques, belaying techniques, climbing signals
Days 6 Skills review, snow climbing, ice axe use and safety, balance and use techniques, self-belay, self-arrest, ABC's and patient survey, environmental injuries.
Days 7 Morning skills review followed by breathtaking peak ascent
Days 8 Snow anchors, mountain hazard evaluation, running belays, roped travel, fixed rope ascension, glacier rigs, glacier travel.
Days 9 Skills review through a full-day peak ascent
Days 10 Course review and descent to the ranch followed by a wonderful traditional Chilean Barbeque known as a Asado Parado.
Days 11-12 Your journey home begins with a boat ride back across Lago General Carrera to Bertrand. A drive north returns you to the Balmaceda Airport which take you back to Santiago for your international flight to your home country.
See 'DETAILED ITINERARY' page under the 'TRIP DETAILS' menu on the right side of this page for additional itinerary details.
