Winter hiking basics (online course)
Winter hiking basics (online course)
This four week course takes place entirely online and is designed for beginner level hikers that dream of winter hiking. No need for previous experience of hiking in winter conditions. After the online course you could join us on our guided winter hike in Finland.
After the course: guided winter hike
After the online course, you will have the opportunity to practice what you have learnt in real life. Click here for information on upcoming skiing expedition
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Highlights
Build yourself a comprehensive information package of winter hiking basics
Gain the confidence to plan your own winter hikes
Details
Recommended duration of study: 4 weeks of online learning
Place: online
Difficulty level: suitable for beginners
Recommended equipment: in order to take part in the course, you need a laptop or other device with internet access (Chrome browser is recommended but no need to install software)
Language: English (also available in Finnish)
Course timetable and topics
The course covers various topics related to winter hiking, including the following:
Module 1, first week of course: Introduction
Rights and responsibilities and camping etiquette
Hiking planning
Existing camp structures
Different types of winter hikes
Basics of orienteering
Energy and fluid balance maintenance
Activity during breaks
Changes in weather conditions
Module 2, second week of course: Gear
Clothing
Mobility
Packing: rucksack or sledge?
Types of shelters
Sleeping bags and sleeping mattress
Camp cookers
Cooking equipment
How to use map and compass step by step
Usage of mobile phone during winter hike
Module 3, third week of course: Camp life
Selecting where to camp and setting up camp
Life in camp, timetables, routines
Toilet business
Making fire
Camp dining and using camp cookers
Recipes and cooking
How to stay warm in a sleeping bag
Social interactions
Gear maintenance during hike
Module 4, fourth week of course: Safety, hygiene and gear maintenance
Safety
Problems and special situations
Moving on ice
Hygiene
First aid
Gear maintenance at the end of hike
In addition, the participants of the course will create and update a collection of links and tips of their favorite sources of information, reading material, websites and hiking groups
Brief overview
All the materials on the course platform remain freely accessible for 3 months from purchase
Course price
49 euros
Price includes
Four week online course and access to course material (Campwire) during the course as well as for an additional two months after the course
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Bookings and payment
After completing the payment, you will receive an email confirmation from Campwire with instructions on how to sign up on the course platform
After the course: guided winter hike
After the online course, you will have the opportunity to practice what you have learnt in real life. Click here for information on upcoming skiing expedition