Weekend 101
Theory & gear
- Layering
- Pack contents
- Map and compass — basics
Discipline / 07
Basic mountaineering training
Before you head seriously into the mountains — learn to read them.
Serbia & region
All year
3
weekends of training
1:6
instructor : student
100%
hands-on drills
About the program
The mountain doesn't forgive improvisation. This course is the foundation for everything that comes after: orientation with map and compass, gear selection, movement on different terrain, reading weather and reacting when things go sideways. Theory in the classroom, drills on terrain, wrapped up with a short tour where you apply what you've learned in real conditions.
Orientation
Map, compass, altimeter, GPS — how to know where you are and where you're going, with and without signal.
Movement on terrain
Walking uphill and down, scree, snow, wet rock — technique and pace.
Safety & first aid
Hazard recognition, first-aid basics, what to do when someone is lost.
Weather & planning
Reading forecasts, route choice, plan B, when to turn back.
Program
How it looks.
The structure isn't a recipe — it's a frame. Every group sets the pace, we follow.
Weekend 202
Terrain — low mountain
- Orientation in practice
- Group pace
- Wilderness first aid
Weekend 303
Final tour
- Full route by map
- Decision making
- Debrief and certificate
After04
Club and follow-up
- Access to monthly tours
- Mentoring on first independent outings
- Discount on the next course
Who it's for
Who comes to us?
- Beginners wanting to head safely into the mountains
- Families with school-age kids
- Runners and cyclists moving into multi-day tours
- Anyone who 'set off alone' and realized they were missing know-how
Pack your bag
What to bring
- Trail shoes or light hiking boots
- Backpack 25–35 L
- Layered clothing (no cotton)
- Headlamp
- Water bottle and snack
- Map and compass (loaners available)
FAQ
The questions we keep hearing.
01Do I need to be fit?
Not very. The course is designed for an average level — if you can walk 3–4 hours with breaks, you're ready.
02What if I can't make all three weekends?
Weekends can be made up in the next cycle. The certificate is issued once you complete all modules.
03Is the course for kids?
We have a family variant for kids 10+ with a parent. Write to us for details.
Other disciplines.
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Ready?
The first session is
on us.
Try once, no strings attached. If you don't like it — coffee's on us on the way back.