Ice Climbing

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Ice Climbing

Online Ice Climbing course with Kirill Belotserkovsky and Tau Academy

19 modules in the format of video lectures and training materials. Access to the course does not expire—you can return to them at any time. 

The lecturer is a mountaineer and instructor with 20 years of experience.

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The course is for: 

Ice climbers who wants to climb fast, safe efficient
 Mountaineers,who wants to feel more confidence on ice routes
Rock climbers who want to explore more

What you will learn

Analyze various types
of ice—which ones are safe to climb on and which ones are not
01
Get ready to step out on the ice. We'll tell you how to select and organize your gear, and what to put in your backpack in addition to your usual gear
02
Stay safe. We will go over how to approach the ice, briefly cover avalanche safety and communication guidelines with your partner
03
Prepare your gear and clothes. We'll show you how to sharpen ice tools and crampons. We'll tell you how to dress properly to stay warm
04
Climb ice quickly, confidently and safely. Pass traverses, place Ice screws, build anchors and rappel on ice
05

Course Trailer

Lector

Kirill

Kirill has been involved in mountaineering for 20 years and has worked as a mountaineering instructor for 15 years. He has over 500 ascents as an instructor and guide.

20 years of mountaineering
500+ guided ascents

Kirill has led hundreds of training courses for beginners and future mountaineering ins. ructors. He also writes expert articles on mountaineering, covering topics ranging from basic knots and commands to advanced techniques like navigating challenging terrains with a team.

Program

1. What is ice climbing?

How does sport ice climbing differ from mountaineering?

2. Safety techniques

What dangers await you on the ice and how to deal with them. Types of ice: We will explore the different types of ice and how they differ.

3. Preparation before the trip

What is important to know before you leave home.

4. How to sharpen tools

We will show you how to properly sharpen tool picks, crampons, and ice screws.

5. Equipment

What to take with you and the purpose of each item.

6. Clothing

A visual guide on how to dress and gear up for ice. This is the most engaging module of the course. 

7. What's in the backpack

A detailed breakdown of what to pack and how. 

8. Technical approach

Stepping onto the ice as you approach a waterfall. 

9. Warm-up

How to warm up before you start climbing. How to use crampons and tools: Learn the correct and effective way to use them.

10. How to use crampons and tools

Learn the correct and effective way to use them. 

11. Traversing

How to navigate across the ice.

12. Ice screws and threads

How to place ice screws for protection while climbing up, and how to create threads on the way down. 

13. Anchors

How to set up anchors on ice.

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Online course

Ice Climbing

After payment, you will immediately receive unlimited access to all modules of the course.

Price
75$
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