Ice climbing and snow/glacier courses
The program offers individual and group courses of studying the mountaineering techniques and practical lessons on ice climbing and glacier/snow traveling under the guidance of experienced instructors.
The place | glaciers of the Zailisky Alatau |
Season | all the year round |
Schedule | depending on your choice, from 1 to 5 days |
Duration of 1 lesson | 5-6 hours a day |
What do I need to bring/wear? | list of clothes and gear for training |
The curriculum includes:
- special knots and rope handling
- using of special and safety equipment
- the techniques of moving up by fixed ropes and rappelling
- basic rules of climbing/traveling by the ice with ice-axe and crampons
- safety precautions and personal safety measures
- self-arrest techniques on ice and snow slopes
- glacier traveling rules
- crevasse traversing and rescue skills
- avalanche safety
Courses on ice and snow are available on request only. The possibility of organizing them depends on the season, weather, snow conditions, etc.
The cost also depends on many factors, so please check the price by contacting Trekking Club office.
The cost also depends on many factors, so please check the price by contacting Trekking Club office.
The price includes:
- transport from Almaty to the place and back
- instructor services
- rent of special gear for ice climbing, snow and glacier traveling trainings
Price does not include:
- snacks/lunch and drinks for a training
- rent of personal clothes, shoes