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Roped mountaineers on a snow ridge at dawn in the Himalaya

Nepal · Technical Training

TRN2SMMT Courses

Technical training for the mountains.

Develop practical mountain skills through professionally instructed courses designed for aspiring climbers and mountaineers.

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Ice-climbing instructor demonstrating ice-tool placement to a climber in Nepal

Basic + Advanced Ice Climbing — Nepal

13-day technical ice-climbing instruction in Nepal.

Beginner-accessible · Six training days · IFMGA/UIAGM guide · Overseas in Nepal

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Mountaineering instructor guiding a roped team across a glacier in Nepal

Basic + Advanced Mountaineering — Nepal

17-day technical mountaineering training with a 6,000 m summit objective.

February 2027 · IFMGA/UIAGM guide · 12-week preparation · Glacier systems

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Compare the technical focus, duration, level and mountain objective.

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Share your background

Tell us about your experience, fitness, health considerations and available dates.

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Confirm your place

Submit the registration deposit after your details have been saved successfully.

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Prepare deliberately

Begin the structured pre-course preparation relevant to your objective.

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Questions about technical mountain training in Nepal

Are the mountaineering and ice climbing courses available to participants from Singapore?
Yes. Participants can register from Singapore and travel to Nepal for the technical mountain training. The snow, glacier and ice instruction takes place in Nepal, not Singapore.
Which technical mountain courses does TRN2SMMT offer in Nepal?
TRN2SMMT currently offers a 13-day Basic + Advanced Ice Climbing Course and a 17-day Basic + Advanced Mountaineering Course in Nepal.
What is the difference between the two courses?
The ice climbing course focuses on movement, ice tools, crampons, anchors, belaying and progression toward supervised lead climbing. The mountaineering course focuses on glacier travel, rope systems, crevasse rescue, snow and ice anchors, steep climbing and high-altitude application with a 6,000 m summit objective.
Is sports psychology included?
Yes. Each course includes one 1-hour group sports psychology session supporting focus, decision-making and performance under pressure.
How are course dates confirmed?
The mountaineering course has a February 2027 departure listed; exact 17-day dates are confirmed directly with accepted participants before travel is booked. Other course dates are scheduled around participant availability and confirmed departures.