Expedition Training
Level 2 : Instructional Course
Understanding and learning the skills of expedition life and bivvying out under the stars
This course is a great progression if you are developing your own climbing and mountaineering, or are perhaps interested in joining an expedition to the greater ranges. It will teach you skills including how to bivi out for the night, constructing a basecamp (BC) and climbing from an advanced basecamp (ABC)
Course Highlights
Learn how to set up a basecamp and advanced basecamp
Experience camp life, camp craft and skills
Bivi out the night under the stars
Expert guiding and instruction from experienced ISM Guides
Is This Course For Me?
This is a great course if you wish to develop your own climbing and mountaineering skills, so that you are better prepared to commit to the longer and more adventurous routes. It includes information and training on what equipment to take, looking after yourself in the mountains and an overnight bivi. The course is also a great stepping stone if you wish to join an expedition to the greater ranges. It will help you to feel better prepared and equipped physically and mentally to ensure you enjoy an expedition to it's fullest.
Camping and Overnight Bivi
- Learning about basic wild camp craft
- Equipment - shovels, tents, stoves, dehydrated food
- The environment
- Camping on snow, ice and rock techniques
- Snow, ice and rock anchors
- Set up camp and bivouac outdie for a night
- Safe glacial travel and crevasse rescue
- Using fixed lines, abseiling etc
- Weather and snow conditions
- Risks and hazards
- Have a fun adventure out of season in the alpine mountains
Course Dates & Booking
Please call +44 (0) 1539 721561 for availability
Meet the Team
Christian Edelstam
IFMGA Swedish Mountain Guide
Christian likes exploring the mountains in any mountain range and particularly loves the solitude and wilderness of northern Scandinavia.
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Carlo Cosi
IFMGA Italian Mountain Guide
Carlo Cosi was born in Padua, northern Italy, and has been a Guide since he was 23. He is a National Climbing Instructor and has a degree in Physical Education.
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Sally Nelhams
ISM Director
Sally runs our UK office, handling course bookings, administration, marketing and accounts. For most clients Sally is the first point of contact with ISM.
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Adrian Nelhams
ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide
As a Director of ISM, Adrian splits his time between guiding, the ISM office, family and climbing for himself. During his 30+ year commitment to the team, Adrian has played a key role in the development of ISM.
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