Winter hiking basics (online course)

Winter hiking basics (online course)

€49.00

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