"Difficult Mountaineering"

You must be able to lead grade IV rock on partially equipped terrain while wearing rigid boots, and have previous experience on snow or ice slopes of 50–60°.

The source programme describes the following alpine grades:

AD+: long, steep rock, snow or ice slopes, narrow exposed ridges, grade III–IV climbing and complex, heavily crevassed glaciers. Rope use is essential and previous mountaineering experience is required.

D: sustained routes with sections of 50–60°, requiring reliable technique and a sound knowledge of safety systems. Continuous climbing on rock, frequently grade IV, snow or ice.

MD: long and technically demanding climbs in varied terrain, potentially reaching grade V rock, with steep slopes and high exposure. These routes may be remote and require considerable technical ability.

Included

• One day with a high mountain guide.
• Technical equipment: ice axe and crampons if you do not have them.
• Safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe if you do not have them.
• Initial assistance insurance.
• Photos and video of the activity.
• Taxes.

Not included

• Accommodation and meals for both participants and the guide.
• Transport to the meeting point.

Clothing

• Gore-Tex or equivalent waterproof jacket and trousers.
• Technical mountain trousers in Schoeller fabric or equivalent.
• Fleece, down jacket or synthetic insulated jacket.
• Thermal base layer and a spare.
• Thin and thick socks, plus spares.
• Thick and thin gloves, plus spare pairs.
• Warm hat, sun cap, sunglasses and ski goggles.
• Headtorch with spare batteries.
• Sun protection for face and lips.

Equipment needed

• Harness.
• 2 technical ice axes.
• Technical crampons with anti-balling plates.
• Helmet.
• 4 HMS locking carabiners.
• Slings and accessory cord for anchors and belays.
• Belay device, such as a Reverso or equivalent.
• Telescopic ski poles.

Recommended equipment (optional)

• 60 m half rope, 8.1–9 mm in diameter, for double-rope climbing.
• Set of ice screws.
• Rock pitons.
• Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
• Quickdraws.
• Backpack.
• 30–45 litre backpack.
• A water bottle of at least 1.5 litres and electrolyte salts, or a flask.

Footwear

• Rigid-soled mountaineering boots and gaiters.
• If you need to wear glasses or contact lenses during the activity, bring a suitable way to prevent losing them.

PEÑA TELERA: Maribel 450m D, M.Jose Aller 550m D+, Elena 300m D

BISAURIN: Norte 400m D+

TAILLON: Quintana 300m D+, Central TD 350m, Izquierda 350m D+, Norte clásica 700m AD+

PALA DE IP: Corredor Noroeste 800m D

ANAYET: Cara Norte 500m D

SABOCOS: Panticosa Ice 250m D+

TORTIELLAS: Intermisión 300m D+

MIDI D´OSSAU: Pombie-Suzon TD+

Many other routes are available.

06:00: Leave the Jaca office or agreed meeting point.

07:00: Begin the approach.

08:00–09:00: Start climbing.

12:00: Reach the summit.

14:00–15:00: Return to the vehicle.

16:00–17:00: Return to Jaca.

Times are approximate.