Sierra Nevada, 1-day Ice Climbing Course for beginners

Learn all the basics about ice climbing in Sierra Nevada with Mariano, certified mountain guide, ski instructor and UIMLA mountain leader. Discover the Sierra Nevada on this ice climbing course.

Group

Sierra Nevada

1 Day

Jan, Feb, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Discover wonderful spots in the Sierra Nevada
Join a small group and learn all the basics on ice climbing in a dazzling place

Description

Ice climbing is one of those sports that combine the best parts of many disciplines. It offers absolute freedom as you reach higher places. And it is incredibly rewarding as you learn to climb on different type of surfaces. However, it requires a lot of practice and the right crew to help you reach your goals. So if you are thinking about practicing ice climbing, but don’t have any experience, this 1-day course in the Sierra Nevada is perfect for you!

One day might barely seem enough. But we will cover all the essentials about this amazing sport. Some of the things we’ll go over is the use of gear and technical climbing material. We’ll learn how to use the equipment, and how to maintain it. Then, we will also cover techniques on traction and frontal tips.

What’s more, I will make sure we follow all the safety rules necessary to ensure you are safe, while having a wonderful time. Also, all of my groups are always small, I only take maximum 4 people on each course. Hence, I promise I will be with you the whole way, giving you pointers and helping you improve your techniques.

So if you want to come with me on this ice climbing adventure, don’t hesitate and send me a request. It will be an unforgettable experience.

Please note that to join this ice climbing course you should have some rock climbing experience. If you don’t have any, you can check this 2-day introduction to rock climbing in Granada.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Personal insurance

Price details

Minimum 2 people, and maximum 4. If you have a group with 4 or more people, please let me know to put together a special group with more guides. The price includes: guide fee, technical assessment, reduced groups guaranteed, crampons, Eclimb test material, safety equipment, RC insurance.

Details

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You’ll need boots for crampons.

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About the guide

Mariano

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Mountain Guide

**Mountain Guide – Ski Guide · High Mountain Superior Sport Technician (Técnico Deportivo Superior en Alta Montaña) and Ski Mountaineering Superior Sport Technician (Técnico Deportivo Superior en Esquí de Montaña) from Spain.
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He has more than 20 years doing mountain and skiing. From his early walks in La Pedriza to tens of alpine “four thousanders” summits ascended, to expeditions in North and South America, Caucasus and Central Asia, he has traveled many mountains, especially on his skis, since he is a fan of this sport in all disciplines. Mariano also enjoys classic climbing and mountaineering.

He has Mountain Guide and Ski Mountaineering Guide certifications from the AAGGM.

He's a great teacher and teaches with the same passion with which he enjoys the mountain. He speaks spanish, english, italian, french (basic) and russian (basic).

Languages

Russian | Italian | French | English

Certificates

UIMLA | AAGGM

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What people are saying about Mariano

JOHN

A fantastic guide and we really enjoyed the experience

James

Mattias

Fantastic winter ascent of Mulhacen together with guide Mariano Frutos in mid-January. Very warm and sunny day and extremely icy on the top but fantastic views all the way to the Moroccan Rif mountains. Few people on the mountain and a lot of Iberian mountain goats. Mariano was excellent and Pablo at Explore-Share made the logistics easy and straightforward as always.

ADRIANA

This was such a great day. I'm so glad I booked through Mariano's company!