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Fundamental Glacier Guiding Skills
Course

Fundamental Glacier Guiding Skills

All you need to know to successfully pass AIMG Jökla 1 Course.

After showing good competence in this course you will get a Glacier Encounter Diploma to add to your CV.

Topics covered

– Professionalism, Personal Equipment and Appearance

– Cramponing Techniques

– Risk Management

– Route Selection/Terrain Analysis

– Group Management

– Client Care

– Abseiling and Ascending 

– Crevasse Rescue Introduction

 

View Course Program and Gear list:

Pre-requisites

– Know how to tie basic knots

(figure 8, clove hitch, etc)

– Walk confidently on crampons.

Duration: Two full days

Location: Sólheimajökull Glacier

Instructor to students ratio: 1:4

Dates: 26/08/23-27/08/23 Completed

29/09/23-30/09/23 Completed