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Alpine Climbing KICK START online course

Itā€™s time to get started with alpine climbing.Ā 

What you'll get:

  • 41 detailedĀ and engaging lessons (listed below)
  • LifetimeĀ access, no subscription needed
  • Learn at your own pace from wherever without time pressure
  • Ask questions about the topics covered directly to DaveĀ Ā 
  • Access to a private group onĀ OAKĀ to chat with other course members and organise in-person training

Important: Please read the terms and conditions before signing up and make sure you have reviewed the course structure onĀ this pageĀ or below.Ā Ā 

Alpine Climbing Kick Start

  1. Introduction to the Alpine Climbing Kick Start Course

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome to the Course!

  2. Introduction to Alpine Climbing

    7 lessons
    1. What is Alpine Climbing vs. Mountaineering? (Video + 4 min read)
    2. Alpine Climbing Terminology (6 min read)
    3. Mountain Conditions Throughout the Year (Video 13:29)
    4. Weather (Video 12:44)
    5. Alpine Climbing Grades (5 min read)
    6. Case Studies of Classic Routes (7 min read)
    7. Introduction to Alpine Climbing Quiz!

  3. Clothing

    7 lessons
    1. Clothing & Equipment Introduction (Video 2:22 + PDF)
    2. Top Half (Video 11:36)
    3. Head & Neck (Video 5:57)
    4. Gloves (Video 10:15)
    5. Bottom Half (Video 4:05)
    6. Footwear (Video 8:14)
    7. Clothing Quiz!

  4. Equipment

    10 lessons
    1. Helmets (Video 2:55)
    2. Harnesses (Video 21:18)
    3. Personal Equipment on the Harness (Video 16:16)
    4. Crampons Part 1 - Selection and Compatibility (Video 9:05)
    5. Crampons Part 2 - How to Fit Them to your Boot and Store Them Away (Video 22:18)
    6. Ice Axes (Video 9:29)
    7. Backpacks (Video 12:02)
    8. Introduction into Rock & Ice Protection (Video 15:26)
    9. Kit for Overnights in Huts (4 min read)
    10. Equipment Quiz

  5. Introduction to Technical Rope Skills

    8 lessons
    1. The 10 Most Useful Knots & Hitches (Video 17:53)
    2. Common Mistakes & Considerations When Tying a Figure of 8 Knot (4 min read)
    3. Tying into the Rope. Perfectly. (Video 7:55)
    4. Tying in with a Rethreaded Figure of 8 Knot TEST
    5. Attaching yourself to an Anchor (Video 7:13)
    6. Setting up for a Rappel (Video 14:57)
    7. Climbing Calls on the Wall (4 min read)
    8. Technical Rope Skills Quiz

  6. Equipment Tips

    4 lessons
    1. Put on your Crampons! (Video 3:43)
    2. Dealing with Slings (Video 6:30)
    3. How to not Drop your Belay Device! (Video 2:09)
    4. Storing and Holding your Ice Axe (Video 4:44)

  7. Get Prepared: Important Lessons in Alpine Climbing

    6 lessons
    1. Introduction into Glacier Travel (Video 20:47)
    2. Nutrition & Hydration (4 min read + PDF)
    3. Fitness & Training (3 min read)
    4. Hut Etiquette (6 min read)
    5. How to Pack your Backpack (Video 18:36)
    6. Final Quiz!

  8. Finally...

    3 lessons
    1. What's Next?? (Video 7:07)
    2. Join the OAK GROUP and Plan your Adventures!
    3. End of Course Survey