Expedition Training Course

Season: Year Round

Duration: 2-3 days

Group size: Up to 6

Expedition Training Course

Overview

Our Expedition Mountaineering Course is designed to prepare climbers for the unique challenges of summiting high peaks anywhere in the world. This comprehensive program covers essential technical skills, high-altitude physiology, weather analysis, and expedition planning. Clients who have worked with BMG on expedition training have gone on to summit mountains such as Ama Dablam, Manaslu, Island Peak and Everest.

The course includes detailed instruction on the use of specialized equipment such as crampons, ice axes, fixed ropes, and rappelling. Practical sessions focus on building endurance and managing the physical and mental demands of extreme altitude climbing. Experienced guides will lead participants through simulated high-altitude climbs in the Rocky Mountains, replicating conditions found on the world’s tallest mountains.

By the end of the course, climbers will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to safely undertake expeditions on the world’s highest peaks. This course is ideal for mountaineers of all skill levels

What can you expect from your day

2 day expedition training course

First day: May be outdoor or indoors based on the season

  • Mountaineering fundamentals

  • Learning how to use your personal equipment

  • Managing team gear and packing

  • Crampon and Ice Axe fitting and use

Second Day: Outdoors

  • Refine skills from day 1

  • Fundamental Fixed line training

  • Basics of Rappelling

  • We highly recommend that you bring your own climbing gear that you will use on your expedition so you can become comfortable with it, but if you do not have it available, we can assist you with renting gear. A full equipment list will be provided with booking but will include:

    • Harness

    • Helmet

    • Mountaineering boots

    • Crampons

    • Ice axe

    • Adjustable trekking poles

    • 30L backpack

    • Clothing layers as appropriate to the weather, gloves

    • Snacks/hydration (water bottles, thermos. No bladders since the water tube will freeze)

      Helmets, mountaineering boots, harnesses, crampons are available to rent by request

  • Beginners and experienced mountaineers can take this course!

    For beginners however, we would strongly recommend taking the Introduction to Mountaineering course prior to taking Expedition training.

Jesse Tembrevilla Ramos

Owner and Head Guide

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Why Hire a Certified Guide?

  • Professional Training & Experience
    AMGA-certified guides bring world-class skills in mountain navigation, safety, and risk management — ensuring you’re in expert hands from start to finish.

  • Customized to You
    We tailor each day based on your fitness, interests, and goals. Whether you're new to hiking or looking to level up, we’ll design the perfect experience.

  • Safety & Logistics Handled
    Route planning, permits, weather assessments, gear recommendations, and emergency preparedness — it’s all taken care of.

  • Learn As You Go
    Gain valuable mountain skills, from efficient hiking techniques to trail navigation, layering systems, and altitude management.

What's Included with all BMG Trips

  • Route planning and customization

  • Safety equipment and group gear

  • Pre-trip consultation (gear, fitness, altitude)

  • Optional transportation and gear rental coordination

All trips are operated with a focus on Leave No Trace ethics, environmental stewardship, and mountain safety.