The main goal of this full day is to have a first experience in ice climbing, learn how to use crampons and ice axes, practice the basic technique in top-rope ice climbing, and learn about anchors in snow and ice.
Duration: 8-10 hours
Location: Osorno Volcano, Lake District, Chile (Serac sector at 2,000 metres above sea level)
Includes: Local ACGM climbing guide, technical gear (ropes, ice screws, ice axes, hardware, crampons).
Transport from Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt, to be coordinated with the participants.
Accident Insurance.
Requirements:
Have basic experience in sport climbing and be physically fit enough for a moderate 3-hour mountain hike to the work site.
Guests must have:
Helmet (we can rent one to you)
Harness (we can rent one to you)
Crampon-compatible mountain shoes (mid-mountain or high-mountain)
Mountain shoes (semi-rigid or rigid high-top)
Headlamp torch
30-liter rucksack
UV protection glasses
Sun cream
2-liter water bottle or thermos.
Trekking poles
Snow gloves (2 pairs)
Gaiters
Randonnée. (Optional if you have experience and the gear to reach the climbing area)
*If you don't have the complete gear, you can see rental options.