Join this great team of UIAGM mountain guides and enjoy a unique learning day in Patagonia. Thanks to these rock climbing courses suitable for all levels, you'll be ready to face new goals in bigger rocks!
Andes
1 Day
Jan - Apr, Dec
We are passionate about Patagonia and all the outdoor activities this region offers. Therefore, we have the honor to invite you to two great rock climbing courses.
As we thought in all kind of climbers, we decided to open 2 different learning trips. The LEVEL 1 COURSE is for beginners and novices who are giving their first steps. The other one, the LEVEL 2 ROCK CLIMBING COURSE is a bit difficult. In fact, it is ideal for those with some previous background and expertise in this activity.
The aim of both courses is to insert those people who are initiating this discipline into the world of the rock climbing. And if you have previous basic knowledge in this activity, you are also welcome!
In addition, we want to form and build a solid foundation in terms of safety skills in rock climbing. During these courses you will become a climber with criterion, fluency and autonomy in the different centers of sport climbing.
Please find here below the details of each learning program. If you don’t know which one to choose, let us know. We’ll help you to find the best course according to your level.
During this course, you will learn the following content:
History and beginnings of climbing
Classification of climbing
Quality standards and sale of climbing equipment
Equipment used in a rock climb
Basic knots for sport climbing
Types of tracks and graduation in climbing
Basic concepts and technical language of climbing
Efforts and existing solicitations in the practice of climbing
Specific techniques to provide rope security
Rappel techniques
Techniques to remove tracks with different characteristics
Introduction to climbing in tracks of several lengths
Gestures or technique of progression
Different systems of progression in climbing.
The total duration of this course is 3 days. It includes 4 theoretical lessons, 5 practices on the rocks and of course, the final exam with theoretical and practical parts.
The content for this course will be the following one:
Multi-pitch climbing with mobile protection
Safety and equipment used in climbing
Efforts and existing solicitations in the practice of climbing
Specific techniques to provide rope safety
Techniques of abseiling in walls of different heights
Hoists
Techniques for climbing a rope
Techniques of descent to the second rope
Gestures or technique of progression
Basic concepts and technical language of climbing
Different systems of progression in climbing.
The total duration of this course is 3 days. It includes 4 theoretical lessons, 5 practices on the rocks and the final exam with theoretical and practical parts.
So, it’s time to improve your climbing skills and venture yourself into such an exciting outdoor experience. You won’t find anyone better that us to learn all the techniques in a real perfect environment as the Argentine Patagonia.
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Mountain Guide
IFMGA/UIAGM guide from Argentina.
I’m trekking guide since 2009, and became fully IFMGA certified in 2014.
I’ve climbed in many destinations in the Andes in Argentina, and also in Perú, Brasil, France, Spain, Italy and Austria.
I work together with two other colleagues and friends, Indio and Tomás, who are also IFMGA. So if I’m not available to guide you, one of them can do it.
The three of us live in El Chalten, where we practice our profession and develop our passion for climbing and skiing. And we want to share it by opening the doors to all those who want to live their Patagonian experience in a safe and unforgettable way.
We are also committed to mountain training. Therefore, we can give you the basic tools to move in the mountain safely and smoothly. That's why we offer courses for all levels depending on the terrain you want to train. We give lessons of rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier transit and mountain skiing.
Languages
English
Certificates
IFMGA
Brandon
Juan was so friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic during our climb. He took us on appropriate warm-ups to assess our skill level and find exciting routes. Also he gave us tips throughout to not only climb, more efficiently, but to be safe. He was extremely knowledgable and attentive, and always felt safe and comfortable.
Indio is awesome! Great teacher. Great fun to be around. Would climb with him again. Highly recommend him no matter what your climbing level is.
Juan is a knowledgable, personable and strong guide. Cerro Solo is a great short peak for those wishing to hone their skills. Campsite is beautiful
Hector
Excellent guide with a lot of experience, knowledge an patience
Stephanie
Juan was the best guide! Very knowledgeable, experienced and friendly! We had a great time climbing!
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