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Ridge course

Introduction to progression along ridges and edges

Cresta Courses

Date: June 20th and 21th

  • Format: in-person at climbing areas in Madrid or surrounding areas
  • Group: from 2 to 4 people
  • Duration: 2 days

 

Course to learn how to progress safely and independently along rock ridges and edgesAn ideal training program to expand your playing field in mountain activities.

€280 (VAT incl.)

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It includes
  • Professor / Climbing Guide.
  • Liability and Accident Insurance
  • Common equipment (rope, belay devices, friends, slings and HMS carabiners for setting up belay stations)
  • Travel to the practice location
  • Individual equipment for ridge traverses (helmet, harness, anchor sling, mountaineering boots and climbing shoes)
  • Individual equipment for ridge traverses (helmet, harness, anchor sling, mountaineering boots and climbing shoes)
  • Comfortable mountain clothing appropriate for the time of year (fleece, windbreaker, waterproof and breathable jacket, gloves and hat if necessary, etc.)
  • Backpack between 20 and 30 liters
  • Comfortable hiking footwear. Boots or sneakers.
  • 1 liter water bottle
  • Some food (bars, sandwich, nuts, fruit)
  • Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, cap and hat)
  • Mobile phone with battery

Anyone with basic mountain knowledge and experience who wants to acquire the necessary skills to progress along ridges and crests.

The client may withdraw from the requested or contracted services, having the right to a refund of the amounts paid in the following cases:

  • Giving notice at least 7 days before the start of the course.
  • If the course is suspended or moved to another date due to bad weather, not having a minimum number of participants or force majeure reasons.
  • For medical reasons that prevent the student from taking the course (proof will be required).

If none of the reasons described above apply, failure to attend the course will result in losing the total amount paid for the reservation.

Here You can read the general conditions of Sputnik Training.

Content

  • Knowledge and use of specific equipment for progressing along ridges
  • Review of basic knots
  • Types of anchors and meetings
  • Assembly progression system
  • Setup and types of meetings
  • Assurance techniques
  • The rappel
  • Activity planning and sketch interpretation
  • Mountain safety. Objective and subjective hazards
  • Tricks and tips

Objectives

  • Knowing the equipment needed to progress along ridges
  • Mastering basic ropework
  • Rope progression techniques on ridges. Ensemble progression
  • Location of self-protection insurance
  • Meeting setup
  • Learn to rappel
  • Learn to assess the risks of the terrain
  • Knowing how to choose, schedule and plan itineraries.
  • Reading sketches

Course phases

The course is structured into 2 practical days of about 6 to 8 hours, depending on the group, weather, etc.

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If you have any questions, write to us at:
info@sputnikformacion.com

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