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Mountaineering Climbing Trip
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- Learn the basic mountaineering techniques
- Get acquainted with how to use an ice ax, crampons, climbing rope, also self-arrest
- Learn both the techniques and theories of mountain climbing
Tour departs from
Pyhätunturi (Pelkosenniemi)
Duration
8 hours
Pick up / meeting point
CAMP Kitchen & Bar Pyhä, Kultakeronkatu 21, Pyhätunturi, Finland
Languages
English
Finnish
Difficulty
3 (Moderate)
Minimum age
12 years old
Overview
Learn basic mountaineering techniques safely on a light mountain climbing trip! Get a taste of the mountain climbing experience!
What's included?
Techniques learned: use of ice axes, crampons, jumar ascenders, harness, gaiters
A light yet nutritious meal by a bonfire (also veg option) can be purchased separately for €15 per person
Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear
What to expect?
The Complete Module:1. Equipment and rehearsal module: Ice ax and crampons techniques, also jumar ascenders and basic rope management.
2. Theory module: Acute Mountains Sickness and its prevention, mountain weather, nutrition and hydrating, clothing and equipment. Other dangers in the mountains and how to avoid them. The client will learn the safe techniques for using ice ax, crampons, climbing rope, also self-arrest. Also learning about the risks and how to minimize them. Get’s to feel some of the aspects of mountaineering in mainly real-like conditions.
From Rovaniemi, the closest airport and Santa Claus’ headquarters, it takes two hours by car or by Skibus to reach us in Pyhä (Hotel Pyhätunturi).
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What to bring
Clients are expected to have suitable personal clothing for winter activities.