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    "AID Climbing"

    A 3-day intensive course on the techniques of
    AID climbing
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    "AID Climbing"
    A 3-day intensive course on the techniques of
    AID climbing
    Join
    About the program
    During the course, you will learn all the necessary skills for AID climbing on difficult rocky terrain in the mountains. We will work with various types of climbing equipment, considering the difference between points for progression and points for protection. We will also focus on ergonomic and speed, as speed in mountaineering is not only important for the success of an ascent, but also for safety.

    AID climbing - Type of rock climbing where artificial devices are used to make upward progress (and not just for protection); opposite of free climbing.

    The program is not suitable for beginners. To participate, you should have some mountaineering experience.
    Dates
    Upon request
    Duration
    3 Days
    Location
    Almaty, Kazakhstan
    Cost
    600 $ for a group of 1-3
    • Dates
      Upon request
    • Duration
      3 Days
    • Location
      Almaty, Kazakhstan
    • Cost
      600 $ for a group of 1-3
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    • Program schedule
      • Day 1
      - Gear overview
      - Installing and removing protection points
      - Building anchor stations
      - The basics of AID climbing
      - Ergonomics in AID climbing
      - Climbing easy routes (A1 grade)

      • Day 2
      - Climbing more challenging routes using skyhooks and hard to install protection points
      (A2-A3 grade)

      • Day 3
      - Working with hand drill equipment
      - The perfection of acquired skills
    • Required equipment and clothing
      • Harness
      • Adjustable lanyard with carabiners
      • Belay device - 1
      • Jumar - 2
      • Helmet
      • Backpack
      • Headlamp

      • Alpine Boots
      • Climbing shoes
      • Clothing appropriate to the season

      • Dynamic rope 50-60 m - 1
      • Aid climbing kit
      • Quickdraws (30 cm) - 10
      • Locking carabiners - 5
      • Non locking carabiners - 5
      • Carytool - 2
      • Petzl Gri-Gri - 1
      • Loop slings (60 cm) - 4
      • Loop slings - 150 cm, 200 cm
      • Hammer
      • Rock pitons - 5-10
      • Cams - set
      • Nuts - set
    • Terms of participation
      • Dates of the course: Upon request
      • Cost: $600 for the group of 1 to 3 persons
      • A full prepayment is required to book the course
      • This course can be taken independently, or combined with other advanced programs, or as part of a personalized guiding program
      • The program is not suitable for beginners. To participate, you should have some mountaineering experience

      • SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
      - English-speaking guide services
      - Transfer from Almaty and back
      - Some special climbing equipment
      - Aid climbing kit (1 for group)

      • SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
      - Personal equipment
      - Insurance policy
      - Meal / Snacks

      • Participants are advised to carry sufficient medical transportation insurance (for active recreation)