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Guided walking – snowshoeing – via ferrata in the French Alps with Mark Tennent

International Mountain Leader (IML) Pre-Winter Assessment Preparation

Refuge Nant du Beurre Beaufortain
The Refuge Nant du Beurre in the Beaufortain

The training will be based out of the Refuge Nant du Beurre (2080m) in the Beaufortain.

  • 3 full mountain days exploring the skills required for an International Mountain Leader.
  • Ideal for IML candidates to refresh your skills before assessment.
  • Personalised coaching also available click here

Programme Summary

Day 1 – Meet and travel to the Beaufortain area (overnight in valley).

Day 2 – Mountain Day (overnight in refuge)

Day 3 – Mountain Day (overnight in refuge)

Day 4 – Mountain Day (overnight in refuge)

Day 5 – Walk out and onward travel.

Key themes:

  • Route choice & decision making
  • Avalanche rescue
  • Nivology
  • Winter navigation
  • Winter emergency situations
  • The winter environment

What’s Included

  • Instruction by Mark Tennent, MIC (1990), IML (1995), Moniteur d’Escalade.
  • ANENA approved trainer. (French National Avalanche Association).
  • Former IML trainer and assessor with the UK National Mountain Centre, Plas y Brenin.
  • Single group transfer picking up from Chambery railway station and Chambery airport.

What’s not included:

  • Personal equipment including: transceiver, shovel, probes, snowshoes and ski / walking poles. Possibility of hiring from me (if reserved in advance).
  • Insurance (obligatory).
  • All meals and drinks
  • Accommodation – 1 night in gite, 3 nights refuge.

Dates

  • 21 – 25 February 2022
  • alternative dates and private coaching by arrangement please contact me.

Fees

Euro 400 per person (based on a minimum of 4 people booking).

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Notes

IML Winter Refresher – Training ObjectivesDownload
IML Winter Refresher – Pre-Assessment Preparation – ProgrammeDownload

Getting there

Single group transfer picking up from Chambery railway station and Chambery airport.

If flying into Geneva there is a regular bus service ( 1 hour approx) to Chambery and I can offer assistance in the booking process if needed.