Winter mountain skills in Sierra Nevada and Guadarrama

Winter mountain skills in Sierra Nevada and Guadarrama

Learn winter mountain techniques to use on your own snowy outings. Mirando al Sur’s course covers ice axe and crampon use, movement on snow and assessment of the surrounding hazards.

Course content

• Basic winter mountain equipment.
• Movement techniques on snow.
• Basic ice axe and crampon techniques.
• Self-arrest techniques.
• Potential rope-protection techniques.
• Recognising and preventing mountain hazards.
• An introduction to snow science and avalanche prevention.

Practical information

• Duration: from one day to several weeks, according to the agreed training programme.
• Season: November to May.
• Hours: 08:00–14:00.
• Group: minimum two and maximum eight participants. Special group prices are available.
• Locations: Sierra Nevada near Granada and Guadarrama near Madrid; ask about other areas of Spain.
• Dates: ask for dates and availability.
• Places: contact us for current availability.

Included

• Qualified mountain guide.
• Public liability insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• A photographic record of the course.
• Personal equipment such as helmet, crampons and ice axe.
• Shared equipment.

Frequently asked questions

How does this differ from Mountaineering Level 1?

Winter Mountain Skills develops the foundations of movement with ice axe and crampons. Mountaineering Level 1 requires this training or equivalent experience before progressing to more technical skills.

How long is the course?

It can start with a single day and be extended according to your goals. Confirm the exact duration when asking about dates and availability.

Ask about dates and availability for this course.