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]]>2012-05-0721 - 26 August 2012 Year - Basic Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Training Course
http://www.verticalworld.net/school/program.php?id=4
- Professional climbing instructors;
- The necessary climbing equipment;
- 5 nights in Malyovitsa hut;
- Transport from Sofia airport to Malyovitsa and return;
- Mountain health insurance.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Food.
Bouldering near Malyovitsa hut
CLIMBING INSTRUCTORS:
- Senior instructor - Dimitar Koleshev;
- Junior instructor - to be assigned immediately before the course.
TRAINING PROGRAM:
1-st day:
All participants shall gather at Malyovitsa School Center no later than 5.30 p.m.; checking of climbing gear and equipment; basic knots.
Climbing at Spartak Training Rocks
2-nd day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: knots, top-rope protected climbing, belaying and belay stances, using of special belay devices, climbing as a second and leading, communication signals, rappelling techniques. Theory: rock types, rock climbing sites in Bulgaria and abroad, different climbing styles.
The practical training will take place at Spartak Training Rocks.
Site approach: 40 minutes from Malyovitsa School Center.
Site description: Rock-walls are up to 15 meters high. The categories vary between 3+ to 5+ (UIAA); the rock is solid (mostly granite), no liable stones.
Duration of practical training: 7-8 h.
3-rd day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: walking in a group, traverse, simultaneous belaying; anchoring systems and belay escapes. Theory: natural hazards in the mountain.
The practical training will include: climbing of mount Malyovitsa through the North-East crest and progressing from mount Elenka to mount Bezimenen, mount Malak Petel, mount Golyam Petel and mount Orlovets.
Site approach: it takes 3 hours from Malyovitsa School Center to the rocky foot of mount Malyovitsa
Site description: The rock formations on the ascent route are up to 3 meters high , category up to 3- (UIAA). The rock itself is crumbly and unstable at places which require higher awareness.
Duration of practical training: 9-12 h. according to the number of participants.
Climbing the East face of mount Elenka
4-th day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: responsibilities of the leader and second, exchange leading/belaying, leading, protection placements, anchoring systems, using nuts and friends, organizing descent and rappelling, communication signals. Theory: climbing gear and camming devices.
The practical training will take place at mount Kuklata
Site approach: 1.30 hours from Malyovitsa School Center
Site description: route is 5-6 pitches on a 150 meter high rock-wall, category 3 (UIAA), climbing mainly through grassy passes, interrupted by rock formations. The second and the third pitches are the most difficult.
Duration of practical training: 7-9 h. according to the number of participants.
5-th day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: responsibilities of the leader and second, exchange leading/belaying, leading, protection placements, anchoring systems, using nuts and friends, communication signals. Theory.
The practical training will include climbing of mount Elenka. Depending their individual skills participants will climb 1 or more routes from the below listed.
Site approach: 3 hours from Malyovitsa School Center
Site description: Variation of route "Raba"- category 3 (UIAA), 5 pitches, 150 meter high rock-wall; route "Classical" – 4+/5- (UIAA), 4.5 pitches, 120 meter high rock-wall; route "Kaminata" - 5- A0 (UIAA), 4.5 pitches, 100 meter high rock-wall; route "Academik" – 5+ (UIAA), 4.5 pitches, 130 meter high rock-wall. This climbing site is one of the most solid and pleasant; however there are some crumbly spots immediately before reaching the top.
Duration of practical training: 10-14 h. according to the number of participants.
Spartak Training Rocks – Rappelling
6-th day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: responsibilities of the leader and second, exchange leading/belaying, leading, protection placements, anchoring systems, using nuts and friends, organizing descent and rappelling, communication signals.
The practical training will take place at Spartak Training Rocks
Site approach: 40 minutes from Malyovitsa School Center
Site description: Rock-walls are up to 20 meters high. The category of the route to be climbed is 4+ (UIAA); the rock is solid (mostly granite), no liable stones.
Duration of practical training: 5-6 h. according to the number of participants.
Footnote:
This program can be changed according to the physical abilities of the participants and their level. Changes may occur also if the weather conditions are bad.
Traversing from mount Malyovitsa to Zlya Zub
RECOMMENDED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
- Rock climbing shoes.
- Chalk bag.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
- Climbing knots;
- Climbing techniques, types of rocks and safety;
- Belaying;
- Personal and special climbing equipment;
- Rappelling;
- Communication signals;
- Using of nuts and friends;
- Mountaineering and climbing gear;
- Alpine climbing history and climbing sites in Bulgaria and abroad;
- Climbing as a second and leading;
- Natural hazards in the mountain.
The East ridge of Mount Zliya Zab]]>2012-05-074 - 5 January 2013 Year - 2-day Winter Mountaineering Course on Peak Vihren
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Vihren's North Face as seen from Djamdjiev Ridge
REQUIREMENTS:
- More than 6 hours summer treks with some technical difficulty;
- Very good physical condition;
THE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE FOR:
- Mountaineers (hikers) who have solid summer experience and would like to walk safely in winter conditions and make easy technical climbs on ridges / traverses with longer duration and on mixed snowy-rocky to icy terrain.
- People who plan to climb easy technical peaks with higher altitude abroad:
- 1 or 2 instructors;
- General alpine equipment necessary for the course.
PRICE NOT INCLUDE:
- Food;
- Transport to Шилигарника;
- Mountain health insurance;
- Personal alpine equipment – harness, ice axe, helmet, crampons and carabiners.
- 2 nights at Vihren Hut.
Snow shelter
ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Събиране на групата до 21.00 часа в хижа Вихрен. Проверка на инвентара и екипировката.
Day 2:
Учебен материал: Практика - основни възли и обвързвания подходящи за траверси и лесни зимни изкачвания, запознаване с катерачния инвентар, движение по снежни и фирнови склонове с котки и пикел, елементарно катерене по скала с котки и сечива и организиране на принудителен бивак в снежна пещера. Теория - опасности в зимната планина (видове лавини, лавиноопасни склонове и безопасното им преминаване), екипировка и избор на екипировка за зимната планина (обувки, ръкавици, дрехи, снегоходки, котки и пикел).
Място на провеждане: х. Вихрен и околностите й.
Описание на района: Катерене до 3 категория по скали с височина до 10 метра.
Продължителност на практическите занимания: Около 8-10 часа. Тръгване в 7.00 сутринта.
Day 3:
Учебен материал: Практика - движение по снежни и фирнови склонове с котки и пикел, осигуряване и осигуровки при зимни условия, движение във френска свръзка и самозадържане. Теория - оценка на потенциалните опасности и избор на подходящ маршрут при подсичания на склонове и движение по скални гребени.
Място на провеждане: х. Вихрен - Джамджиев ръб - вр. Вихрен - Кабата - х. Вихрен.
Описание на района: Катерене до 3- категория по прагове с височина до 5 метра. Преминаването през доста лавиноопасни зони при слизането от върха ще изисква от групата пределно внимание.
Продължителност на практическите занимания: Около 8-10 часа. Тръгване в 4.00 сутринта.
Късно следобяд или вечерта отпътуване на групата.
ЗАДЪЛЖИТЕЛЕН ЛИЧЕН ИНВЕНТАР И ЕКИПИРОВКА:
- Алпийски обувки (в краен случай може и добри трекинг обувки);
- Пухено яке;
- Шапка – 1-2 бр.;
- Вълнени (поларени) ръкавици с пръсти – минимум 2 бр.;
- Дебели вълнени ръкавици с един пръст;
- Шушлекови ръкавици или лапи;
- Яке шушлеково (горатексови), връхно с качулка;
- Дебел полар или уиндстопър;
- Термобелuо - долнище и горнище;
- Долнище шушлеково (горатекс), за предпочитане да е гащеризон с ципове отстрани;
- Гети;
- Бивачно фолио;
- Раница 45 л.;
- Снегоходки;
- Спален чувал;
- Очила (скиорски);
- Челник;
- Котки;
- Пикел;
- Каска;
- Катерачна седалка.
Част от алпийския инвентар като пикел, каска и катерачна седалка могат да бъдат осигурени от Вертикален свят.
ЦЕЛИ НА ОБУЧЕНИЕТО:
- Техника на придвижване по снежни и фирнови склонове с котки и сечива;
- Осигуряване през естествени осигуровки, с ледени клинове и осигуряване през пикел;
- Падане и самозадържане;
- Техника на движение по снежни гребени, смесен терен, включващ сняг, лед и скала, подсичане на склонове;
- Лавиноопасни зони, оценка на опасностите и условията, правила за преминаване на лавиноопасни участъци;
- Прокарване на пъртина (движение в група);
- Снежна пещера;
- Френска свръзка;
- Избор на екипировка за зимната планина (новости и препоръки за модели).
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]]>2012-02-2412 - 18 August 2012 Year - Mont Blanc - The Gouter Route
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Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps and in Western Europe. It is situated between the valley of Aosta in Italy and Haute-Savoie in France. The French-Italian border crosses its highest point.
The first ascent was made on August 8th in year 1786 by Jacques Balmat and doctor Michel Paccard. Today this ascent is considered to mark the beginning of modern mountaineering. The first woman to reach the top is Marie Paradis in year 1808.
Recently average 20 000 alpinists and tourists climb the top each year; however this doesn't mean that the top is easy to reach. In August, when it is high season, the local mountain rescue service makes at about 12 flights per weekend. The combination of high altitude, relatively unstable weather, steep and exposed terrain, glacial features, orienting difficulty can be quite serious.
Experience:
To accomplish the climb you need to be in excellent physical condition and to have previous mountaineering experience including few long outings, self-arrest technique and use of an ice-axе and crampons.
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Prices:
Per person for minimum 2 clients - 586 €
For individual client - 996 €
The group is maximum 2 people.
Price Includes:
- All guiding fees;
- Group climbing equipment (ropes & karabiners);
- 1 night accommodation in Gouter hut;
- Lift tickets (cable-car & train).
Price Not Includes:
- Travel to and from Chamonix;
- Lodging in Chamonix;
- Mountain rescue insurance;
- Meals.
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Chamonix
Arrival and accommodation in Chamonix. Meeting with your guide in the evening, equipment check and briefing.
Day 2: Gouter hut (3817m) - 5/6 hours
By taking one of the first lifts and trams of the day from Les Houches to the Nid d`Aigle we will be able to climb up to the Tete Rousse hut in the cool of the morning and stop off for lunch. We will arrive at the Gouter hut in the early afternoon.
- Nid d`Aigle (2372m) -> Baraque des Rognes (2768m) = 1hr
- Baraque des Rognes (2768m) -> Tete Rousse hut (3167m) = 1hr 30mins
- Tete Rousse hut (3167m) -> Gouter hut (3817m) = 2hr 30mins
Day 3: Mont Blanc (4808m) - 10/11 hours
Leaving the Gouter hut at around 2 a.m. we will have the whole day ahead of us to climb to the summit and be back down early enough to catch a tram and lift down to the valley.
- Gouter hut (3817m) -> Shoulder below Dome du Gouter (4260m) = 2hrs
- Shoulder below Dome du Gouter (4260m) -> Col du Dome (4255m) = 15mins
- Col du Dome (4255m) -> Vallot shelter (4362m) = 30mins
- Vallot shelter (4362m) -> Mont Blanc (4808m) = 2hrs
- Mont Blanc (4808m) -> Nid d`Aigle (2372m) = 5hrs
Day 4: Extra Day for Bad Weather
The additional day to this program is planned in case of a bad weather or if we need to stay one more night in hut on our way down from the top.
Equipment:
- 40-litre rucksack;
- Mountaineering boots - warm and suitable for crampons;
- Gaiters (with a strap under the boot);
- Crampons with anti-balling system;
- Classic ice axe;
- 1 or 2 telescopic ski poles;
- Lightweight and comfortable climbing harness + cow`s-tail with screw-gate karabiner;
- Head torch with new batteries;
- Lightweight helmet (especially for the Aiguille du Gouter);
- Warm socks (+ spare pair);
- Carline-type thermal T-shirt, avoid using cotton as it absorbs moisture and dries slowly;
- Polar fleece sweater;
- Down or Thermolite jacket;
- Carline-type or stretch polar fleece leggings;
- Waterproof jacket (with hood) and over-trousers (Gore Tex);
- Hat or headband;
- Balaclava;
- Sunglasses;
- Ski goggles;
- Pair of lightweight gloves;
- Pair of warm gloves or mittens;
- High SPF sun cream;
- 1-litre insulated water bottle;
- Snack food;
- Optional: a lightweight sheet sleeping bag for the night in the hut.
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]]>2012-01-0118 - 25 July 2012 Year - Mönch and Jungfrau - Normal Routes
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Kleine Scheidegg, is situated on 2029 meters altitude. From here we will take the famous Jungfraubahn train which will take us to Jungfraujoch. This part of the railway is 9,6 km, 6,4 km of which goes under the mountain in a tunnel.
Mönch is the most climbed peak from the trilogy including also Eiger and Jungfrau. It has easy access from the last stop of the mountain railway and offers few good routes to choose from. The most popular is the South-East ridge, which is our first goal. This route offers climbing on snowy-icy ridges and easy climbing on gneissic rock.
Jungfrau is the highest peak in the trilogy. Most climbers spend a night in Mönchsjochhütte hut before going there, which allows them to receive certain acclimatization. Our goal is its Southeast Ridge and the ridge Kranzbergegg. The route is of a low technical difficulty however there is some rock climbing before getting to Kranzbergegg. Reaching the saddle of Rottalsattle and the leading to the peak Southeast Ridge offers climbing of 40-50 degrees snowy-icy slopes.
Prices
Per person for minimum 2 clients - 771 €
For individual client - 1300 €
The group is maximum 2 people.
Price Includes
- All guiding fees;
- Group climbing equipment (ropes & karabiners);
- 1 night accommodation in Mönchsjochütte;
- Train tickets to the Jungfraujoch.
Price Not Includes
- Travel to and from Grindelwald;
- Lodging in Grindelwald;
- Mountain rescue insurance;
- Meals.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Grindelwald
Arrival and accommodation in Grindelwald. Meeting with your guide in the evening, equipment check and briefing.
Day 2: Mönch (4107m) - 5 hours
Day 3: Jungfrau (4158m) - 7/8 hours
Day 4: Extra Day for Bad Weather
The additional day to this program is planned in case of a bad weather.
Experience
To accomplish the climb you need to be in excellent physical condition and to have previous mountaineering experience including few long outings, self-arrest technique, use of an ice-axе and crampons and rock climbing max. grade 3.
Personal Equipment
- 40-litre rucksack;
- Mountaineering boots - warm and suitable for crampons;
- Gaiters (with a strap under the boot);
- Crampons with anti-balling system;
- Classic ice axe;
- 1 or 2 telescopic ski poles;
- Lightweight and comfortable climbing harness + cow`s-tail with screw-gate karabiner;
- Lightweight helmet;
- Warm socks (+ spare pair);
- Carline-type thermal T-shirt, avoid using cotton as it absorbs moisture and dries slowly;
- Polar fleece sweater;
- Down or Thermolite jacket;
- Carline-type or stretch polar fleece leggings;
- Waterproof jacket (with hood) and over-trousers (Gore Tex);
- Hat or headband;
- Balaclava;
- Sunglasses;
- Ski goggles;
- Pair of lightweight gloves;
- Pair of warm gloves or mittens;
- High SPF sun cream;
- 1-litre insulated water bottle;
- Snack food.
Click on the image to view it in full size]]>2011-08-226 - 12 July 2012 Year - Basic Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Training Course
http://www.verticalworld.net/school/program.php?id=4
- Professional climbing instructors;
- The necessary climbing equipment;
- 5 nights in Malyovitsa hut;
- Transport from Sofia airport to Malyovitsa and return;
- Mountain health insurance.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Food.
Bouldering near Malyovitsa hut
CLIMBING INSTRUCTORS:
- Senior instructor - Dimitar Koleshev;
- Junior instructor - to be assigned immediately before the course.
TRAINING PROGRAM:
1-st day:
All participants shall gather at Malyovitsa School Center no later than 5.30 p.m.; checking of climbing gear and equipment; basic knots.
Climbing at Spartak Training Rocks
2-nd day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: knots, top-rope protected climbing, belaying and belay stances, using of special belay devices, climbing as a second and leading, communication signals, rappelling techniques. Theory: rock types, rock climbing sites in Bulgaria and abroad, different climbing styles.
The practical training will take place at Spartak Training Rocks.
Site approach: 40 minutes from Malyovitsa School Center.
Site description: Rock-walls are up to 15 meters high. The categories vary between 3+ to 5+ (UIAA); the rock is solid (mostly granite), no liable stones.
Duration of practical training: 7-8 h.
3-rd day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: walking in a group, traverse, simultaneous belaying; anchoring systems and belay escapes. Theory: natural hazards in the mountain.
The practical training will include: climbing of mount Malyovitsa through the North-East crest and progressing from mount Elenka to mount Bezimenen, mount Malak Petel, mount Golyam Petel and mount Orlovets.
Site approach: it takes 3 hours from Malyovitsa School Center to the rocky foot of mount Malyovitsa
Site description: The rock formations on the ascent route are up to 3 meters high , category up to 3- (UIAA). The rock itself is crumbly and unstable at places which require higher awareness.
Duration of practical training: 9-12 h. according to the number of participants.
Climbing the East face of mount Elenka
4-th day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: responsibilities of the leader and second, exchange leading/belaying, leading, protection placements, anchoring systems, using nuts and friends, organizing descent and rappelling, communication signals. Theory: climbing gear and camming devices.
The practical training will take place at mount Kuklata
Site approach: 1.30 hours from Malyovitsa School Center
Site description: route is 5-6 pitches on a 150 meter high rock-wall, category 3 (UIAA), climbing mainly through grassy passes, interrupted by rock formations. The second and the third pitches are the most difficult.
Duration of practical training: 7-9 h. according to the number of participants.
5-th day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: responsibilities of the leader and second, exchange leading/belaying, leading, protection placements, anchoring systems, using nuts and friends, communication signals. Theory.
The practical training will include climbing of mount Elenka. Depending their individual skills participants will climb 1 or more routes from the below listed.
Site approach: 3 hours from Malyovitsa School Center
Site description: Variation of route "Raba"- category 3 (UIAA), 5 pitches, 150 meter high rock-wall; route "Classical" – 4+/5- (UIAA), 4.5 pitches, 120 meter high rock-wall; route "Kaminata" - 5- A0 (UIAA), 4.5 pitches, 100 meter high rock-wall; route "Academik" – 5+ (UIAA), 4.5 pitches, 130 meter high rock-wall. This climbing site is one of the most solid and pleasant; however there are some crumbly spots immediately before reaching the top.
Duration of practical training: 10-14 h. according to the number of participants.
Spartak Training Rocks – Rappelling
6-th day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: responsibilities of the leader and second, exchange leading/belaying, leading, protection placements, anchoring systems, using nuts and friends, organizing descent and rappelling, communication signals.
The practical training will take place at Spartak Training Rocks
Site approach: 40 minutes from Malyovitsa School Center
Site description: Rock-walls are up to 20 meters high. The category of the route to be climbed is 4+ (UIAA); the rock is solid (mostly granite), no liable stones.
Duration of practical training: 5-6 h. according to the number of participants.
Footnote:
This program can be changed according to the physical abilities of the participants and their level. Changes may occur also if the weather conditions are bad.
Traversing from mount Malyovitsa to Zlya Zub
RECOMMENDED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
- Rock climbing shoes.
- Chalk bag.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
- Climbing knots;
- Climbing techniques, types of rocks and safety;
- Belaying;
- Personal and special climbing equipment;
- Rappelling;
- Communication signals;
- Using of nuts and friends;
- Mountaineering and climbing gear;
- Alpine climbing history and climbing sites in Bulgaria and abroad;
- Climbing as a second and leading;
- Natural hazards in the mountain.
The East ridge of Mount Zliya Zab]]>2011-08-2228 June - 3 July 2012 - Grossglockner - Glocknerkamp (Meletzkigrat)
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