Winter mountaineering program in Molise

Let me be your guide as you get to experience the mountains during the winter in some of the most beautiful locations in the Apennines: from the Gran Sasso to the Mainarde and from Monte Meta to the Matese!

This winter mountaineering program is aimed at those who want an introduction to the world of mountaineering, with a special focus on winter mountaineering.

We will return to the basics for a safe approach to the mountains and you will acquire the knowledge to progress on snow in complete safety. You'll learn how to plan and carry out an ascent with the help of an aspirant mountain guide.

This course aims to teach you some of winter mountaineering's most important techniques. We will cover the following:
– Review climbing material and its usage.
– Safety techniques and rescue management.
– Introduction to ice climbing and dry tooling.
– How to walk and climb with crampons.
– How to use an ice axe.
– Learn about objective and subjective dangers when practicing winter mountaineering.
– Review the different types of snow and its composition.
– Learn about avalanches.
– Learn how to use an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel during rescues.
– How to plan an itinerary, anticipate dangers and make the right decisions.

If you are visiting the Molise region during the summer, spring or autumn, check out my guided multi-pitch climbing program. It's also a great way to experience the mountains.

So contact me now and we'll start planning for this winter mountaineering program. We can adapt the length and contents of the course to your wishes and availability!