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Oak Course
Location
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Estimated Duration
3 Days
Group size
3-4 participants
Level
Beginner
Cost
Dream of climbing alpine routes? Get ready for the summer and learn essential skills that will allow you to safely navigate the mountains. This course covers crucial techniques such as crampon and ice axe use, building snow anchors, glacier travel, crevasse rescue, basic avalanche awareness, mountain hazard awareness, and route planning.
• harness
• belay device
• crampons
• ice axe
• crevasse rescue kit
Day 1: Introduction to mountaineering techniques, crampon and ice axe use, building snow anchors. Day 2: Glacier travel techniques, crevasse rescue methods, basic avalanche awareness. Day 3: Mountain hazard awareness, route planning exercises.
• Guides on Oak are verified by Oak, but users should independently confirm a guide’s qualifications.
• Participants are responsible for ensuring their skill level and fitness are suitable for the activity.
• Individuals should only attempt techniques or terrain they feel personally confident with.
• All instructions and safety guidance from the guide should be followed at all times.
• Users must ensure their own equipment is appropriate and in safe working condition.
• Mountain activities carry inherent risks, and participation is at the user’s own discretion.
€600 per person
• Adequate insurance covering mountain travel and rescue is essential.
• Relevant medical information should be shared with the guide.
• Plans may change due to weather or safety considerations, and users should be prepared for this.
Kim Ladiges
IFMGA Guide
Australian IFMGA mountain guide with 18 years of guiding and instructional experience. Trained in New Zealand and currently working around the globe. Mentor for the New Zealand Alpine Team (https://www.alpineteam.co.nz/team) Passionate about education with experience teaching in university, vocational education, military and public courses.