Hereunder we are glad to present a mountaineering school that is arranged on regular basis in Zailisky Alatau.
The number of classes, rock and ice-climbing courses, ascents and theoretical lessons provided by professional guides and instructors is the fundamentals and essentials of mountaineering. The program is flexible and can be adjusted to the client’s schedule.
The place
Trekking Club alpine hut in Touyuk-Su, North Tian Shan
Season
all the year round
Schedule
your choice: basic 5-7 program with accommodation in the hut, or week-end day courses
The set of lessons and schedule are to be prepared for the separate groups individually (depending on the level of members), but the main program for the beginners will include the following issues:
Set of rock climbing courses, themes:
Special rock climbing equipment, full review
Special knots, its types and functions. Rope handling and use.
Fix ropes climbing and self-belaying.
Belay modes and methods on rocks.
Liaison of members in one rope on rocks
Climbing of different rock relief
Set of ice climbing courses, themes:
Ice walking with ice-axe and crampons
Belay and self-secure methods on ice
Glacier crossing modes
Crevasse rescue methods
Rescue modes in group, themes:
Transportation of a victim with using of improvised means
Transportation of a victim by difficult relief
Self-rescuing in a group of two
Theoretical course, themes:
Dangers in mountains
Impact of high altutude
Planning of a climb and expedition, timing
5. Arranging of bivouacs and camps in extreme conditions
Climb(s) of a peak in North Tian Shan (Zailisky Alatau area) is also included in the program
The basic program takes 6-7 days, with accommodation in Trekking Club mountain lodge in Touyuk-Su gorge (2700m). Additional lessons and climbs can be also included in the standard course, by request.
There is an opportunity to continue education for those who has basic skills already – in this case the program will be prepared in strong accordance with needed issues.
Price of 1 day of School:
1 person (individual service) - 220 USD
2 persons in the group - 150 USD per person per 1 day of School
3+ persons in the group - 135 USD per person per 1 day of School
For the School we provide:
- Transport up to the place of lesson and back
- Foodstuff for all members (3 meals a day), according to the program
- Instructors and guides service
- Rent of all necessary special and common gear
- Accommodation in Trekking Club mountain lodge
- Rent of camping equipment (living tents, kithen set, gas etc) for camping at a glacier
