This course is designed to build a solid foundation in modern mountaineering. You’ll learn essential crampon walking techniques for steep snow, proper ice axe use including self-arrest and group arrest, and the fundamentals of safe glacier travel as part of a rope team. Throughout the lesson, guides emphasize efficient movement, risk management, and personal care in cold, mountainous environments. By the end of the course, you’ll not only have practical technical skills, but also the confidence and decision-making framework needed to take the next steps toward more advanced alpine objectives.