Winter alpinism and ice climbing

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Despite its modest height , both Picos de Europa and the Cantabrian Mountains hide winter routes of different difficulty level that are real gems and allow you to enjoy them whatever your level of expertise . These mountains , often go unnoticed for most mountain lovers , being in the shadow of massive Pyrenees . Because of this , it is easy to not meet anyone during such activity and enjoy a whole good day of solutide in this magnificant environment. Do not miss the opportunity to nail your ice axes , turn your head and see the sea, a real luxury worth experiencing .

 

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Winter alpinism and ice climbing

  • Valdecebollas
  • Valle de Campoo
    • Cornón: NO and N…
    • Table: N…
  • Palentina Mountain
    • Espigüete: NE, North Cascades circus, Arista E…
    • Curavacas: South Gully , S Central spur , Diagonal…
  • Picos de Europa
    • San Carlos : N , S, Ataraxia …
    • Tiro Llago : Arista E, NE Canal , Sea of vapors …
    • La Palanca : Right Way ( Eyelet ), Left
    • Llastrias Tower : North Goulotte
    • La Morra : N
    • Neverón of Urriello : NE
    • Cabrones : N chimney, NE ridge …
    • Torre Cerredo : Casal -Martinez
    • Friero : N
    • Peña Santa: Ojal , Estrecha , North face direct…
    • Torre Santa María de Enol : Arrieta , Marques, Pili-Cristina …
    • … Etc

Necessary equipment

  • 35l Backpack
  • Mountaineering boots ( rigid or semi-rigid )
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • crampons with antiboots ( automatic or semiautomatic adapted to boots ) • 2 Technical ice axes
  • leashes or octopus
  • 2 HMS carabiners
  • belay/rappel device
  • Windbreaker
  • Waterproof trousers
  • fleece pants
  • fleece jacket .
  • thermal shirt and socks .
  • Down / fiber Jacket
  • 2 pairs of gloves
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses and blizzard
  • Cream for the face and lips
  • Water and food
Note: If you miss any of these material ( harness, helmet , ice axes and crampons )please let us know and we will try and provide you with it or advise you on best rental options.

Included

  • Professional AEGM mountain guide. (info)
  • Bookings in shelters / lodging / hotel if you need it
  • RC and accident insurance in the mountains for days of activity
  • Group material ( ropes , friends , ice screws, stoppers , quickdraws, first aid kit, radio station, sketches, maps , topo, etc ... )

Not included

  • Transportation to the course location and during the same
  • Cable car  fare in case you have to use it
  • Accommodation
  • Material and personal equipment
  • Everything that is not detailed in the previous point .