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If you would like to become more independent in the mountains and develop your skills in preparation for future trips, our introduction course will set you on the right track to acquiring the knowledge to venture out into the mountains under your own steam. This is why Spanish Highs Mountain Guides have developed our Alpine Introduction course. Designed to pass on the essential skills needed to enable the independent-minded to attempt the simpler alpine summits unguided.

These Alpine Introduction courses are held during the months of December through to the end of May. These courses are based in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains. These hills are ideal with good snow lasting well into June. The north faces of Mulhacen and Alcazaba offer both beginner and experienced mountaineer good long routes in a quiet environment. In addition the ample sunshine hours guarantee good climbing weather. We will cover the basics needed to enable you to venture out on less technical alpine peaks. Throughout the course you will learn the essentials for safe travel on snow and glacial terrain including: crampon and ice axe techniques; glacier travel, including crevasse rescue; basic navigation. To tackle rocky ridges you will learn fixed belay and alpine style running belay techniques.

Excellent training areas exist all within easy reach of our transport….no 3 to 4 hour walk-ins to the snows anymore! Maximum time can be spent on learning the techniques to ensure your safety in the winter hills. After acquiring those new skills we take you into the hills, thus allowing you to put them into practice in a big mountain environment.