🏔️ Introduction to Mountaineering
"Your First Safe Steps in the Mountains"
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Service Description
Format: 2-day immersive field training. Location: La Parva (1.5h from Santiago). Group Size: Max 7 students per instructor. ✅ WHO IS THIS FOR? Aspiring trekkers who: Want to safely explore mountain terrain above 3,000m. Need to master weather reading, altitude prep, and risk management. Dream of summits like Marmolejo or Aconcagua but lack foundational skills. ✅ "Prior completion of a Leave No Trace (LNT) course is strongly recommended." 🎯 CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS 1. Smart Gear Systems Choosing equipment, -20°C layering clothing, and packing 15kg efficiently. Never again: "I brought too much—or forgot something critical". 2. High-Altitude Trekking Techniques Pace-setting, oxygen-efficient breathing, and active rest for Acclimatization. Safe snow-slope walks and self-arrest (no crampons—just poles and proper footwear) 3. Mountain IQ Decoding Andean weather signs (storm clouds, wind shifts) Basic map/GPS navigation (backups when phones fail) 4. Emergency Preparedness Managing hypothermia, dehydration, fatigue and High-Altitud Sickness. 📅 ITINERARY DAY 1: Mountain Fundamentals 09:00 Gear Clinic: "Why Those Hiking Boots Are Wrong for This". 11:00 Andean Weather: 3 Red Flags You Must Know. 13:00 Snow Slope Techniques: Safe Ascents/Descents. 15:00 Navigation Workshop: Compass and Map + GPS and Apps. 17:00 Storytelling Session: Andean Myths & Real Mountain Dangers. DAY 2: Altitude Exposure (Cerro Pintor, 4.180m) 05:00 Alpine Start: Headlamp Hike (Mastering Navigation). 10:00 Decision-Making Drill: "Turn Back or Push On?". 12:00 Emergency Scenario Simulation. 15:00 Final Challenge: Plan Your Own Safe Route. 🎓 CERTIFICATION Certification: MountGuide Academy (This is a recreational-level certification and does not qualify recipients for professional guiding or commercial use.). Graduation Ceremony or $15 USD shipped certificate. 10% discount on future MountGuide courses. 💰 PRICING & LOGISTICS Investment: $120 USD Deposit: 50% to secure spot (max 7 per group). ✅ INCLUDED 📖 Introduction to Mountaineering Manual (Bilingual Spanish/English). 👨 Expert Instructor (UIMLA-certified Instructor). 📜 MountGuide Academy Certificate. ❌ NOT INCLUDED 🚐 Transportation to La Parva. 🎒 Personal Equipment: Backpack, sleeping bag, trekking poles. 🍎 Food for 2 days. 🏥 Travel Insurance: Required – must cover evacuation.
