Mountain Guiding Skills

Dates:

11.4.2010-14.4.2010 - level II

We are closing participants list two weeks before start of a course.
The course will be open with at least 6 people.

Special course for:
* mountain guides candidates
* mountain guides (preparing for exams on higher category license)
* teachers and others

Price:
770 PLN

The price includes:
* accommodation and meals (half-board)
* program
* gear
* insurance

Place:
Samotnia Refuge PTTK:www.samotnia.com.pl.

Program
* behavior in exposed rocky, icy and snowy terrain
* climbing gear
* knots, ropes, slings
* belaying techniques
* climbing commands
* rappeling
* meteorology: weather conditions, clouds, fronts and weather forecasting on the basis of weather phenomena
* mountain accidents
* first aid and improvised casualty transportation
* avalanche education
* bivouacing in extreme mountain conditions
* guide equipment (clothing, first aid kit etc.)
* practical use of GPS
* 36 hours of lectures, shows and practice

Personal Kid List & Gear
* a backpack
* warm clothing
* sunglasses
* a cap and gloves or mittens
* a headtorch
* 'sun cream' for sunny days
* additional clothing
* a first aid kit
* windproof clothing
* boots with strap-on or automatic crampons

For more information, please take a look at: FAQ's