THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO START EXPLORING
The basic mountaineering course, will build you a solid foundation of rock and ice climbing skills, rope work, glacier crossing and use of technical equipment, as well as, the safety and rescue practices required for successful mountain expeditions.
In addition, you will have ample opportunity to improve your leadership skills, and learn how to manage trekking trips, incl. high altitude considerations and acclimatisation.
After 6 weeks of trekking and training in the best possible classroom, it's time for your final challenge - to summit a 5 500 m Himalayan peak!
THE HIMALAYAS IS CALLING
A dream destination of climbers and explorers worldwide, Nepal rich in culture and history with breathtaking vistas, the "Roof of the World", is the ultimate place to start mountaineering.
Learn from and climb beside some of the best instructors and guides, with years of experiences leading expeditions and climbing some of the world's highest peaks.
Learn the foundations of high altitude mountaineering & grow your leadership skills on this basic mountaineering course - all while challenging yourself to summit a 5 500 m Himalayan peak!
HIGHLIGHTS
> LEARN THE ESSENTIAL
MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS
> GROW YOUR LEADERSHIP
SKILLS
> HIGH ALTITUDE EXPERIENCE
> CAREER DEVELOPMENT
> CHALLENGE FOCUSED
PEDAGOGY
Mountaineering & ExpedItion Management
Level 1
Gain new skills
& become a better
LEADER
Summit a
5500m
Himalayan peak.
6 WEEKS
expedition based training.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
STARTING DATES:
15th February or 1st September.
2025 Feb - Limited places left
2025 Sept - Places available
2026 Feb - Open for applications
LOCATIONS:
Langtang Mountain Range & SUMMIT's Training Base: The Royal Beach Camp.
DURATION:
6 weeks in Nepal.
Program Code: L1MEMC
REQUIREMENTS:
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Passion for the outdoors & exploration.
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Good physical health; Capacity to walk for 8 hours in varied terrain.
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Willingness to learn from & share with others.
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Minimum age 18 years.
COURSE FEE:
The fee covers permits and national park fees, technical - and group equipment, instructors, support team, as well as, transportation, accommodation and food in Nepal.
Please contact us for more information.
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