Beginner winter mountaineering course

Learn how to move safely in winter alpine terrain and understand the key risks such as avalanches, snow conditions, and proper equipment use.
📍 Location: Julian Alps
⏱ Duration: 1 day (weekends or weekdays)
💶 Price: from €135 / person
📈 Elevation gain: up to 800 m
🧗 Difficulty: Easy to moderate
📅 Season: from beginning of December to beginning of April (depending on snow conditions)
📌 Booking: by arrangement (at least 3 days in advance)
✨ Course highlights:
• Winter mountaineering equipment overview
• Ice axe & crampon technique
• Avalanche safety basics & rescue practice
• Snow profile & stability tests
• Movement technique on winter terrain (~500–700 m ascent)
• Falls and self-arrest training
• Avalanche rescue scenarios with full equipment
On a two-day version, an additional winter tour is included to practice skills in real terrain.
⚠️ The course is suitable for adults and youth 15+
🎒 Full winter safety equipment (helmet, crampons, ice axe, avalanche set) is required – provided if needed
📩 Advanced reservation required
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