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Beginner Mountaineering Course

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What will I learn?

Start your mountaineering journey proper with our Mountaineering Training for Newcomers. This course is made for sports people who want to learn the important things. You go learn how to stay safe, how to handle danger, and how to give first aid. We will help you get stronger and last longer with special training. You go learn how to pick the correct equipment, plan your route, and find your way using maps, compass, and GPS. Respect the environment and 'Leave No Trace' so we don't spoil the bush. Make yourself a proper mountaineer today!

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master weather planning: Learn how to check weather so you can climb safe.

Navigate with precision: Know how to use map, compass and GPS well well.

Enhance physical endurance: Build up your body so you strong and don't injure yourself.

Select optimal gear: Choose the correct climbing equipment for every climb.

Practice eco-friendly hiking: Make sure you don't spoil the bush and manage your rubbish properly.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.