Your preparation starts now...
Your preparation starts now...
In winter, each waterfall, or place where water runs, freezes for a few months, creating curious shapes where you can choose imaginary lines to climb. An exceptional but ephemeral playing field, where you have to take advantage while you can.
This outing is designed for those who want to get started in the world of ice climbing. Our goal is for you to know the different progression techniques and the specific materials used for this.
Puente del Inca in Mendoza, a few meters from the entrance to Aconcagua Park, is a unique and accessible environment in the high mountains. Ideal environment to take your first steps in ice climbing.
We propose two days of climbing where, positioned next to the wall, we will teach you the basics of safety and the equipment to use so that you can enjoy and learn.
Addressed to:
This workshop is intended for the general public and climbers who want to get started in ice climbing.
Next Date:July 26 and 27 | August 2nd and 3rd.
Meeting place: Puente del Inca, Mendoza.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Duration: 16 clock hours spread over two days.
Modality: Theoretical / Practical.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry (implies: Good health | Good physical condition to remain suspended in a pelvic harness and carry out prolonged practices in the field) | Complete Medical Record | Signature of Assumption of Risks | Mandatory required equipment.
Includes: Theoretical booklet, Professional Guide (EPGAMT), Personal Insurance, First aid kit - VHF (emergencies), Personalized advice.
Min group: 2 people.
“Leave no trace.”
During the mountain activity, all waste that came with us returns with us.
Papers, fruit peels, toilet paper, wet wipes, feminine dressings, etc. They can be discarded upon arrival at the shelter or in the destination city upon completion.
Help us keep the mountain clean. Thank you so much!
- 30/40 liter backpack for personal items.
- Backpack cover or nylon to waterproof the backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Mountain boots with rigid soles (single or double) cramponable
- Personal protective equipment (PPE):
- Peaks for traction ice axes (with some harness attachment system).
- Crampons.
- Pelvic harness.
- Climbing helmet (with size regulation).
- 8 safety carabiners.
- 1 descender/Belayer (ATC guide, Reverso 4, etc).
- Dynamic rope self-insurance (single or double).
- A rope of 50 meters at least for every two participants (Simple type dynamics).
- 60cm ribbon ring
- 2 ribbon rings of 120 cm
- 2 ice screws.
- 5 quickdraws.
- Cord for self-locking knot.
- Work gloves (at least two pairs, preferably leather ones with a coat)
- Headlamp that can be applied to the helmet. Replacement batteries.
- Utility knife * Gear you don't have can be rented in Mendoza. If you will need to do so, consider traveling a day before.
- Sunglasses or goggles, Category 4.
- Sunscreen factor 60 or higher.
- Lip protector.
- Personal hygiene elements. Quick drying towel.
- Personal first aid kit (band-aids, gauze, adhesive tape, povidone-iodine, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 elastic bandages, ibuprofen, sublingual reliveran, loperamide, rehydration salts) and prescription medication if applicable.
- Suggestion: 70% alcohol to sanitize your hands.
- Two t-shirts (long sleeve/short sleeve).
- Diver or fleece jacket or windstopper.
- Fine down jacket or synthetic filling.
- Expedition down jacket (500gs filling).
- Waterproof jacket.
- Thermal shoe.
- Trekking or fleece pants.
- Waterproof pants.
- Warm hat, sun cap and buff neck scarf.
- A pair of fleece gloves, a pair of waterproof gloves.
- Optional: Mittens and/or Mitten Covers.
- A couple of crocks (for resting in the shelter).
- Two pairs of thin stockings.
- Two pairs of thick socks.
- Containers to store at least 3 liters. of water per person.
- Steel thermos for personal use (at least 500cm3).
- Plastic bags to self-manage your waste.
- Snacks (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougats, cereal bars, candies, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.).
- Introduction - Basic Rules.
- Security and risk management - Prevention.
- Equipment and materials.
- Specific techniques and systems:
- Basic Knots.
- Basic notions of anchors and systems.
- Autonomy in vertical spaces:
- Rope descent.
- 10-point technique on ice.
- Ice climbing techniques (progression and safety in Tope-rope).
- Specific dangers and risks in natural and mountain environments.
