EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Technical Alpine Trainer
MAG’s Technical Alpine Trainer Course is designed to prepare participants for longer more technical mountain objectives. The skills we cover will prepare you for one of MAG’s trips to the Peruvian Andes on peaks such as Alpamayo, Artesanraju, etc. Participants will learn the skills and techniques necessary for any technical alpine expedition climb, whether it be in the Andes, Alaska, or in the Rockies.
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SKILLS COVERED:
Efficient ice and mixed climbing techniques and skills for long routes
Multi-pitch climbing strategies and techniques
Risk & objective hazard assessments (avalanches, seracs, rockfall, crevasses)
Route finding & strategy
Anchors and rappel options
Team rope travel and crevasse rescue
Trip planning: gear, physical fitness/training
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Experience with ice axes and crampons
Basic knowledge of knots and rope systems
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Professional guiding and instruction
All technical equipment (ice tools, boots, crampons, helmet, and harness)
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Food, water, transport, lodging
Technical clothing, backpack, etc.
Rescue insurance
Trip insurance
Guide gratuity
Unforeseen expenses from circumstances outside of Montana Alpine Guides’ control
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Please see our Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policies.
TRIP DATES
Custom Dates – Contact us for details
TRIP DURATION
4 Days
RATIO
4:1 max participants: guide
2:1 on multi-pitch days
COST
Private Rates Apply
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“We had a great time climbing Gallatin Tower in the Gallatin River Valley. Our group ranged in age from 8 to 43. Our guides, Genevieve and Kyle, were able to find routes to accommodate all of us. They really did a fantastic job.” –MIKE C.
