Rock Climbing Course Basic Intensive

Proposal

CLIMBING COURSE, two days in the Rock

Basic courses are an invitation to enjoy climbing, incorporating the techniques needed to move efficiently and safely. Training is necessary and fundamental so we offer personalized courses.

In this case we take you to the mountains of the province of Buenos Aires, to begin your learning directly in the real place. We give you the opportunity to start moving, with proper technique, avoiding bad habits and vices that could hinder your new skills.You´ll have initial theory, equipment and lots of fun practice so you´ll taste this compelling activity.

Directed to those who want to learn to climb and have no experience, as well as those who want to continue learning.

It is aimed directly to the mountain, climbing as an activity directly related to the nature and not just as a sport.

Itinerary-program

Friday: We leave in the afternoon in private vehicles (carpooling), from Buenos Aires. For those who travel from other points, the meeting is in Colinas Verdes, Friday night or the next morning, at the beginning of the course.

Saturday: Early trekking to the walls. Full day course. Afternoon trekking downhill.

Sunday: Early trekking to the walls. Full day course. Afternoon trekking downhill. 5pm end of our services. Back to Buenos Aires.

Course Topics:

An overview of procedures and useful protocols.

Mountain Climbing Basic terminology. Basic Materials

Initial Movements. Center of gravity

Material, terminology and techniques to ensure your safety.

Basic routines and exercises.

Initial Techniques: roping, belaying, top-rope.

Confidence and fear control skills

Climbing Practice

Abseil Practice

Included Services

two instructors

Complete two-day course with theory and practice

Night in dorms (beds) in an organized camping (with shower)

Ropes and general equipment

breakfast

dinner

Services NOT included

Travel from place of origin to the mountains (see by bus or car charter group)

Drinks

Note

This course enables you to continue with the next level courses.

Photo and Video Gallery

Albums

Intensive Basic Rock Climbing Course - March 2013

Climbing Course in the mountains of Buenos Aires

Rock Climbing Course- Intensive - September 2012

Buenos Aires mountain range

Faq

Is it for Beginners?

Yes, ideal as an initiation.

Do you provide the climbing equipment?

Yes, we provide you harnesses, carabiners, , helmety, we also have some sizes of climbing shoes

How can I get there

We propose carpolling; please let us know if you have a car

What meals do you include?

From the Saturday breackfast to Sunday Lunch. Dinner: Roasted meat and vegetables.Lunch: Cold meat sandwiches. Breakfast: Coffe, tea, bread with Dulce de Leche/jelly, cereals, etc.

Difficulty graduation

Mochila: Peso / Duración de la Jornada.

Exigencia Física

Técnico: Dificultad en el Terreno / Equipo.

Fortaleza Psicológica

Exposición a la Altura

Backpack (M)

This point has to do with the weight that we must carry in our backpacks. Trekkings or crossings where we have pack animals allow us to bear less weight on our backs. And the multi-day journeys in Patagonia (without the option of having pack mules) generally make us carry more weight, especially in the early days.

20% Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya

40% Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs

60% Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo

80% More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia (Paso Vuriloche, PN Lanin or Nahuel Huapi, etc)

100% More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice

Physical (F)

We consider physical demands to the wear that we can suffer both aerobic (climbs = possible shortness of breath) and muscle (resistance = many hours walking) and of legs and joints (descents = knees / ankles).

20% half a day or less with little unevenness.

40% more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.

60% Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range / intense 4-day trekking (Uruguayan plane)

80% Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents (Lanin - Domuyo) or more than 5000 meters. Ice courses.

100% Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua, mountains of more than 6000 meters.

Technical (T)

The technical difficulty is mainly based on the terrain. How much can it cost us to climb a slope, if it is very steep or if we have to use our hands in some section (simple climbing), both in rock and snow-ice, or materials such as crampons and pegs in other ascents.

20% flat land

40% trails with moderate ups and downs. General crossing trekkings . Sierra de la Ventana, Córdoba, Patagonia, Cuyo, north, others. Classic ascents

60% Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons. Domuyo, Cordón del Plata, Cordillera Central.

80% Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador. Bolivia, Peru.

100% Highly technical terrain. Glacial transit and climbing in sections. Hill climbing with sections on slopes of more than 60 ° inclination

Psycho (P)

We maintain that this point, the psychological factor, represents a relevant factor. Each one needs a factor of conviction, confidence, self-control and will power to achieve a goal. And depending on the attitude with which we face distances, slopes, terrain and many other objective factors, we can achieve performance with very different results.

20% We will not be much affected.

40% This is a normal level of attention.

60% We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.

80% The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.

100% Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.

Adventures (A)

It is the factor that, the height above sea level, influences us depending on the activity we carry out. Managing and overcoming symptoms caused by altitude is the key to this point

0% + sea level.

20% Up to 2000 masl.

40% + 2000 masl.

60% + 4000 masl.

80% + 5000 masl.

100% + 6000 masl.