Kyrgyzstan
Basic Mountaineering Course (KBMC)

At JTRACE, we believe that a successful journey begins with an exceptional experience. For over 5 years, we have been offering our customers bespoke mountaineering skills courses in some of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan. Our annual course, conducted by experienced mountain guides from the KMGA (Kyrgyzstan Mountain Guide Association), provides a unique opportunity for participants to learn a variety of essential skills, including glacier travel, alpine climbing, rock-climbing, crevasse rescue, crevasse self-rescue, and even cooking mountain meals. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!

In Partnership with

Kyrgyzstan Mountain Guide Association (KMGA)

Since 1st of December 2017, Kyrgyzstan Mountain Guides Association (KMGA) become a member of IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides Association)

There are now 44 members from 11 countries: Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Latvia, Ukraine, Iran, France, Germany, Italy and Australia who are part of IFMGA.

JTRACE works with selected KMGA mountain guides to co-instruct and create a bespoke and beginner-friendly mountaineering program.

Traditional Rock Climbing and Abseiling

Members will learn how to manage rope, practice basic rock-climbing with traditional natural protection, abseil and set up anchor points. If members have SNCS climbing certifications in Singapore, they would be able to lead the rock climbing portions.

Safe Glacier Travel and Ice Skills

Learning to traverse on ice and rock requires skill and practice. Members will spent about two to three days on ice learning the basics of ice craft, building anchors and how to cross crevasses safely in glaciated environments.

Crevasse Rescue and Self-Rescue

Members will have the opportunities to rescue themselves or self-rescue out from a crevasse using ascending techniques and also have the chance to rescue their friends after arresting their fall.

Mastering Ice and Rock Craft

Traditional Climbing

Members will have the chance to practice their rock climbing skills, setting up natural rock protection such as cams and friends and also set up good anchor points using the principles of good anchors.

Rope Management

Members will learn all the knots and rope management skills required for the ascent up Ratsek peak (3980m). Members will have ample time to practice until almost 'perfect'!

Ice Anchor Set-up

Members will learn about how to set up anchors on the ice by using ice axes. They will also learn how to look at ice and find good locations for ice anchors.

Traverse on ice and crevasses

Members will learn how to use crampons and double boots as well as how to navigate around crevasses by roping up to one another. Members will also learn the 'self arrest' skill which is key in glacier travel.

Abseiling

Members will climb up ratsek peak and then make their way down the mountain via around 5-6 pitches of abseiling. Competent climbers would be able to lead the different pitches through setting up with the guidance of our IFMGA guides.

Rock climbing

Through a couple of days practicing at the lower altitudes, members would become familiar with cmulti pitch climbing and some more confident climbers can be the lead climber all the way up Ratsek peak.

Crevasse Self Rescue

Members will not only learn how to self-rescue themselves if they happen to fall into a crevasse, they will also learn how to effectively rescue someone else who has fallen into a crevasse.