Climbing instructor with federal FA Larissa Samland

Larissa is our climbing specialist. She helps to plan and organise our climbing activities and, as a climbing instructor, regularly runs training sessions and courses on the crags.

Nowhere does Larissa feel freer and more alive than on a climbing wall – whether she’s in the middle of a large wall during multi-pitch climbing or fully focused on a challenging route. That’s where she truly comes into her own. Climbing is her great passion, and her work as a climbing instructor is something she’s truly passionate about. She takes great pleasure in sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge with others. Being active in the great outdoors is essential to her, whether it’s trail running, ski touring or road cycling.

At Bergschaft, Larissa helps organise and plan climbing trips and courses, and looks after the bookkeeping.

To sum up, Larissa loves spending her time outdoors, surrounded by nature. But of course, she enjoys the cake and coffee after a successful hike just as much as she enjoys socialising with people and having interesting conversations.

What our guests say about Larissa:

Brilliant! Tips on climbing technique, training in how to fall and belay, but above all plenty of conversations in a very supportive atmosphere – which help me in more ways than just with my climbing.

All-round harmonious days to deal with the mental side of climbing. Larissa always listened to the needs of the participants and adapted the planning accordingly. In addition to the good organisation by Bergschaft, the great group also contributed to the success of the climbing days. We would be happy to do it again.

The course was very good and a lot of fun. I think the women's course is very good because it creates a very special dynamic in the group and you can talk much more openly about emotions and fears. We had a great, empathetic mountain guide who coached us superbly. Our group harmonised perfectly and the sun was shining for three days.

I can definitely recommend the basic rock climbing course at Bergschaft, it is characterised by excellent competence, good didactics and arouses enthusiasm for climbing in nature. A cool and instructive experience. Thank you Larissa !

Tours and courses with Larissa Samland

Indoor climbing training | technique, tactics, physical and mental strength
We spend four evenings in the climbing hall and take your climbing level to a new level. We delve deeper into climbing technique, but also cover topics relating to tactics and mental and physical strength.
28 Jan. + 4, 11 and 18 Feb. 2027
Daily, date on request
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Being a woman on the rock | Experience courage, self-confidence and community on the rock
Courage begins in the mind. Three days that will boost your self-confidence and help you to recognise and overcome your inner limits. With gentle guidance, you will develop mental strength and take your next step in climbing!

24–26 April 2027, Saturday–Monday, 3 days
Ticino
Daily, date on request
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Being a woman on the rock | Experience courage, self-confidence and community on the rock
Courage begins in the mind. Three days that will boost your self-confidence and help you to recognise and overcome your inner limits. With gentle guidance, you will develop mental strength and take your next step in climbing!

16–18 July 2027, Friday–Sunday, 3 days
Toggenburg
Daily, date on request
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Being a woman on the rock | Experience courage, self-confidence and community on the rock
Courage begins in the mind. Three days that will boost your self-confidence and help you to recognise and overcome your inner limits. With gentle guidance, you will develop mental strength and take your next step in climbing!

13–15 August 2027, Friday–Sunday, 3 days
Toggenburg
Daily, date on request
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