Mawida Adventures provides comprehensive mountain training to all the individuals who work with us. The various activities and experiences we offer require a high level of commitment and teamwork, which is why our team undergoes different training programs, such as:
MOUNTAIN COURSE
TRAINING IN RESCUE AND FIRST AID IN WILDERNESS AREAS
CONTINUOUS AVALANCHE TRAINING A.I.A.R.E.
MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATION AND ORIENTATION SYSTEMS
LANGUAGE SKILLS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, AND GENERAL CULTURE
INTENSIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGIES TO STAY CLOSE TO OUR GUESTS
ONGOING COMMUNITY SERVICE TRAINING, CUSTOMER SERVICE
WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
For the Avalanche Events on the Volcano and Ferrata Race, we work with mountain guides from local guiding associations and with security and rescue teams. These instances ensure that our systems and procedures are constantly consolidated and modified.
We also offer certified first aid courses in collaboration with Wilderness Chile, as well as various training sessions for companies operating in mountainous or high-altitude environments.
Wilderness First Responder WFR
An 88-hour course designed for professionals working in wilderness areas.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid WAFA
A 55-hour course designed for athletes and nature enthusiasts who wish to acquire knowledge to respond to specific situations in remote areas.
Wilderness First Aid WFA
A 33-hour introductory course offering basic tools for emergencies in remote areas.
MAWIDA TRAINING
Mawida Training is an initiative created to improve and provide the necessary tools to navigate mountainous terrain with maximum independence. This involves excursions throughout the year, where outdoor education plays a vital role. Specifically, the excursions are aimed at improving the performance of individuals according to the season and prevailing conditions of the area. The activities include:
Hiking, Rock Climbing, Trekking, Comprehensive Mountain Techniques, Ice Climbing, Avalanche Courses, First Aid Training, Rope Use, Knots and Tying Techniques, Meteorology, Map and GPS Orientation, Mobile App Usage, Mountain Skiing, Skiing on-Piste and Off-Piste, Self-Rescue Techniques, and Leave No Trace activities. After 10 outings, our company will issue a certified diploma accrediting participation in MAWIDA TRAINING, valid as a basic mountain course.
In Winter 2021, we will offer the full AIARE Avalanche training to complement your existing knowledge with this amazing Canadian school, all led by Manuel Mingo and Christian Steidle.