Characteristics 

• Duration: 2 days
• Participants: 1-6 people
• Physical level: good
• Technical difficulty: easy / medium

  Content 

• Knowing the material and equipment for alpinism
• Progression techniques with an ice axe and crampons
• Introduction to anchors on snow, ice and rock
• Auto-stops, belay stations, abseiling
• Introduction to rope work and short roping
• Introduction to snow science, types of snow and avalanches

  Requirements

• Own proper equipment
• Have experience in winter mountaineering
• Be in physical shape

  Required equipment

• Winter mountain clothing, mountain boots and gaiters
• Technical equipment: harness, helmet, axes and crampons
• Others: 30-40L backpack, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, googles, poles
• Food (picnic), drinks (minimum 1,5L, use of thermos bottles recommended)

• Mountain Guide for 2 days
• Inspection and training in the use of safety equipment
• Collective equipment: ropes, carabiners, first-aid kit,…

• Transfers to the activity's starting place 
• Accommodation, transfers and food during the activity
• Personal equipment & safety equipment