Summary

Join us for a unique local safety and emergency training on via ferrata routes, designed to challenge you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Escape the modern world and daily routines as you learn from experienced guides. You’ll master the basics of safe movement on via ferratas, including tying basic knots and using safety gear. Our top priority is ensuring a fun and safe adventure for everyone.

Participant Profile

  • Resident or citizen from Slovakia.

  • Optimal Age range: 16+ years old

  • Likes outdoor activities and seeks new adventures.

  • Fully available to participate throughout the duration of the whole program.

  • No prior experience is required, but a basic level of physical fitness is necessary.

  • Currently not receiving any funds from the European Union (e.g.: participating in an Erasmus exchange program within University).

  • Teachers and students of ŠUP Banská Štiavnica are preferred for this activity.

Location

Educational Videos

We have produced a series of tutorial videos explaining the basic concepts of safety in via ferrata. These videos are easy to understand and break down important safety tips and the main things you need to know for a great via ferrata experience.

Useful information

  • Participation costs: There are no participation costs. Trainings are funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. However all participants are responsible for their own travel costs. To avoid last-minute cancelations, participants who are selected are required to pay a 30 € deposit to confirm their participation. The money is sent back after the activity.

  • Health & Insurance: We do not organize insurance for our participants. If they wish to have coverage, participants must arrange insurance for themselves. However, we ask all participants to bring their European Health Insurance Cards, which can be used if they need hospital care.

  • What to bring: Identification card or passport, pocket money, comfortable and enough clothes for the outdoor activity (according to the weather forecast), hiking shoes, working gloves, water bottle, rain jacket, small backpack (15-20 l).

  • Terms & Conditions: Refer to www.e29.eu/terms-and-conditions for detailed terms and conditions.

  • Q&A: Have doubts? Feel free to reach us through our social media channels (Instagram or Facebook).

  • Note: We made some changes to our application portal. Even if you already created an account, you might need to click “Sign up now”, validate your email, and create a password. All your previous data will be synchronized through your email address.

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