| Title |
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Objective |
| High altitude techniques and equipment |
To learn how to choose appropriate equipment |
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| Content |
This course will cover the following subjects:
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Information gathering about the destination
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Evaluation of appropriate equipment for the chosen destination (e.g. optimum shape of the ice axe for an eight-thousander; what type of carabiner is the most effective?)
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Personal philosophy and equipment choice
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Cost considerations and equipment choice (cost/effectiveness ratio)
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Detailed analysis of different types of equipment
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| Duration |
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Cost |
| 1 full day |
150 plus tax, accommodations and meals
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