CLIMBING COURSE LEVEL 2 – SAFETY IN THE HIMALAYAS
Take it to the next level!
LVL 2 is an advanced preparatory course for those who already have some experience in high mountains, are familiar with at least the basics of mountaineering, and are considering technical peaks in the Himalayas, as well as those who aspire to more ambitious goals than peaks such as Island/Lobuche Peak, whether in the Himalayas or other mountain ranges.
During the course, we focus on the practical skills that are essential in challenging terrain and high mountains. The training takes place in conditions similar to those found in high mountains, with a strong emphasis on self-reliance, responsibility and making the right decisions in extreme situations.
Who is this training course aimed at?
- For those planning technical trekking peaks or more challenging summits in the Himalayas or other high mountain ranges
- For those who have completed the LVL1 course or a similar course (a solid grasp of the basics of climbing is a prerequisite for taking part in the training)
- For climbers wishing to develop the skills required to climb safely above 5,500 metres above sea level.
- Anyone who needs thorough training in belaying and navigating difficult mountain terrain
Important: this training course is intended for adults.
What will you learn – the practical module?:
- Advanced belaying and rope work techniques
- Navigating difficult mixed and glacial terrain
- Anchoring belay stations in the rock face and on the glacier
- High-altitude mountain rescue technician
- Planning operations in exposed terrain
- Emergency response at high altitudes
What will you learn – the theory module?:
- Altitude sickness – how to prepare for it and what to do if it „strikes”.
- Equipment advice – how to prepare for technical expeditions in the Himalayas.
Who delivers Level 2 training?
First and foremost – instructors with the appropriate formal and technical training, as well as practical experience in high mountains. These are:
- Mariusz Hatala – an experienced mountaineer and climbing instructor
- Krzysztof Zabłotny – an instructor with the Polish Mountaineering Association, an organiser of high-altitude expeditions, or
- Mariusz Lange – mountaineer, climbing instructor, member of the Polish Mountaineering Association’s (PZA) national sport climbing team
- Nima Sherpa – a Nepalese high-altitude guide.
Find out more about our instructors:
Mariusz Hatala
A mountaineer and instructor with an impressive track record. In 2019, together with Radosław Woźniak, he made the first Polish winter ascent of Khan Tengri (7,010 m above sea level). He attempted to establish a new route on the north-west face of Annapurna I, and subsequently took part in a rescue operation on Annapurna, where, together with Adam Bielecki and with the support of the Nepalese climber Anurag Maloo, he rescued a climber.
He is a qualified instructor in rock climbing, mountaineering rope techniques, helicopter-assisted rope techniques, as well as a PZN/SITN-accredited ski instructor and a PZA-accredited high-altitude skiing instructor. He is a paramedic, ski mountaineer, ultra-marathon runner and lecturer at the Faculty of Mountain Operations at the Land Forces Academy. Since 2020, he has been a member of the National Team for high-altitude climbing and the Polish Winter/Sport Himalayan Climbing Programme.
Krzysztof Zabłotny
Mountaineering instructor with the Polish Mountaineering Association (PZA), PZA equipment manager and paramedic. He has been involved with the mountains for over 20 years, both professionally and privately. His experience includes summer and winter climbing in the Tatra Mountains, the Alps and the Peruvian Andes. He has climbed El Capitan in Yosemite Valley four times using the piton technique. Since 2017, he has been a member of the National Mountaineering Team and the Polish Sport Himalayan Climbing Team. Between 2022 and 2024, he served as president of the Wrocław High-Altitude Mountaineering Club. As a sport climbing instructor since 2009, he has trained over 1,000 people. He is also the author of over 200 new climbing routes in Poland and abroad.
You can read more about Krzysztof on his on the website.
Mariusz Lange
A mountaineer, Himalayan climber and sport climbing instructor, associated with the Katowice High-Altitude Mountaineering Club and the Artur Hajzer Polish Winter Himalayan Climbing Programme. He specialises in winter mountaineering, ice climbing, dry tooling and high-altitude expeditions in the Himalayas, the Alps, the Tatra Mountains and Patagonia. He is a member of the Polish Mountaineering Association’s national high-altitude mountaineering team. In his work, he combines his training experience with active climbing.
Nima Sherpa
A Nepalese mountain guide and high-altitude climber with extensive experience in leading expeditions in the Himalayas. Born in the Himalayas, he has over 15 years’ experience working as a Nepalese mountain guide. For many years, he has been leading expeditions in the Himalayas and introducing mountain enthusiasts to these mountains and their peaks. Founder of Meroway Adventure.
Thanks to our collaboration with such exceptional specialists, our „Safe in the Himalayas” workshops provide the highest standard of training and preparation for high-altitude expeditions. This is confirmed by the participants, who went on to successfully achieve their high-altitude goals after the training!
Terms and Conditions – „Safe in the Himalayas” Level 2 Course
Please confirm your attendance by emailing: kontakt@merowayadventure.com
Only adults are eligible to take part in the course. A prerequisite for participation is completion of the „Safe in the Himalayas” Level 1 course or another training programme of a similar scope, covering at least the basics of climbing and knowledge of the fundamental techniques and principles of safe movement in rocky terrain.
To book a place on the course, please:
- send your application to kontakt@merowayadventure.com,
- sign the participation agreement,
- pay a deposit of 50% of the course fee.
A place on the list of participants is guaranteed once the contract has been signed and the advance payment has been credited to our account.
Climbing course LVL 2 – Safe in the Himalayas
Let’s Stay Safe in the Himalayas!
