Expedition Training
Level 2 : Instructional Course
Understanding and learning the skills of expedition life and bivvying out under the stars
This course is a great progression if you are developing your own climbing and mountaineering, or are perhaps interested in joining an expedition to the greater ranges. It will teach you skills including how to bivi out for the night, constructing a basecamp (BC) and climbing from an advanced basecamp (ABC)
Course Highlights
Learn how to set up a basecamp and advanced basecamp
Experience camp life, camp craft and skills
Bivi out the night under the stars
Expert guiding and instruction from experienced ISM Guides
Is This Course For Me?
This is a great course if you wish to develop your own climbing and mountaineering skills, so that you are better prepared to commit to the longer and more adventurous routes. It includes information and training on what equipment to take, looking after yourself in the mountains and an overnight bivi. The course is also a great stepping stone if you wish to join an expedition to the greater ranges. It will help you to feel better prepared and equipped physically and mentally to ensure you enjoy an expedition to it's fullest.
Camping and Overnight Bivi
- Learning about basic wild camp craft
- Equipment - shovels, tents, stoves, dehydrated food
- The environment
- Camping on snow, ice and rock techniques
- Snow, ice and rock anchors
- Set up camp and bivouac outdie for a night
- Safe glacial travel and crevasse rescue
- Using fixed lines, abseiling etc
- Weather and snow conditions
- Risks and hazards
- Have a fun adventure out of season in the alpine mountains
Course Dates & Booking
Please call +44 (0) 1539 721561 for availability
Meet the Team
Paolo Intropido
IFMGA Italian Mountain Guide
Born in NW Italy in a region surrounded by mountains, Paolo started to ski and trek as a kid, always wanting to explore 'beyond the next hill'.
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Anders Swensson
IFMGA Swedish Mountain Guide
Anders was the first Swedish Mountain Guide to work in the Alps. Before that he lived up in Northern Scandinavia, 400 km above the Arctic Circle.
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Steve Jones
IFMGA British Mountain Guide
Perhaps the most experienced British guide working in the Alps, Steve has lived in Switzerland for more than 30yrs. He is a member of the Swiss Guides association as well as the British Mountain Guides.
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Carlo Cosi
IFMGA Italian Mountain Guide
Carlo Cosi was born in Padua, northern Italy, and has been a Guide since he was 23. He is a National Climbing Instructor and has a degree in Physical Education.
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Terry Ralphs
ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide
Terry learnt to climb on the gritstone edges of the Peak District then after graduating from Leeds University he decided to make his living in the outdoors, moving to North Wales to work at Plas y Brenin…
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