Sunday, 22 December 2013

Mountaineering Courses for an Apprentice



The beginners who want to become a mountaineer should undergo vigorous training both physically and mentally. To talk about mountaineering courses, there are a number of adventurous courses. But to begin with, you can try outdoor ice climbing, backcountry skiing, trekking and rock climbing. 

Outdoor ice climbing courses for beginners are designed to give them an insight in mountaineering courses with a safe and reliable system of fast progression. Backcountry skiing Canada, is another important course for the apprentices who wish to develop basic skills in backcountry skiing. As a part of these courses, you will be trained in avalanche rescue, terrain analysis, track setting, determining proper route choice and more. These courses develop the determination in you to grow in your mountaineering career. 

While undertaking these courses, you should ensure that you have an expert to guide you as you are just a beginner. Many leading mountain schools have experienced and qualified mountaineers who will give you perfect guidance to excel in all kind of adventures. Some of these schools also offer some popular skiing courses and tours to help you experience the thrill. One of the best places to search for the leading mountaineering schools to offer you the best training is on the internet. You can also have comprehensive information from their websites.


Saturday, 7 December 2013

Mountaineering Courses for Adventure Seekers



Calgary, a bustling city of over one million people is a real heaven for all adventure seekers. And for mountain lovers in particular, Mountain Skills Academy in Canmore, Alberta is just one hour scenic drive from Calgary. 

Mountain Skills Academy, Canada’s leading mountain school is the only mountain school in Alberta that is owned and operated by a professional mountain guide. It offers mountain skill courses and guide trainings for the aspiring mountaineers and guides. The academy has a full arsenal of courses for the adventure seekers to choose from.

Mountaineering: Here you can choose from a list of guided mountaineering courses covering everything from an intro to mountaineering and Alpine rock to mountain super course and guide training. It offers a comprehensive course for those who want to acquire all mountaineering skills and become self-sufficient.

Avalanche Safety Courses: These courses are designed for the skiers and snowboarders seeking expert skills and complete autonomy. Avalanche skills training are provided to learn about avalanche rescue and safe travel by avalanche experts and certified ACMG/IFMGA Ski or Mountain Guides.
 
Ice Climbing: In this section, MSA offers a full range of ice climbing courses starting from an intro to ice climbing course to ice super course in the Canadian Rockies. These Canadian ice climbing courses focuses on providing students with a safe and reliable ice climbing system that promotes fast progression. 

MSA offers a number of other courses like rock climbing, mountain safety and backcountry ski/ride. It also sells private trips under the safety of a certified guide. For more information or to book your adventure you can visit Mountain Skills Academy’s website.