Alpine touring coaching level 1 | Bächlital

• Procedure

  Possible tour itinerary:

  Day 1: Arrival, getting to know each other, ascent to the hut and refresher on rope techniques in the climbing garden
  Day 2-4: Tours and training blocks depending on conditions and wishes. Possible tours are
  Application tour on the Alplistock
  Application tour to the Gross Diamantstock via the Bächligletscher
  Application tour Chliin Diamantstock
  Ice formation Bächligletscher
  Rock training on the various routes around the hut
  On each tour, the current topic is dealt with and explored in greater depth. Depending on the knowledge and ability of the participants, the following topics are covered:

  Learn to move quickly and safely, be it on rock, snow or ice
  3×3 planning
  Different levels of rope handling
  Abseiling techniques
  Decision-making
  Stand construction with mobile belay devices

• Venue and meeting point

  • Area: Bächlital, Grimsel
  • Meeting point: 10.04 Räterichsboden (arrival of the bus)
  • Conclusion: approx. 15.00 Räterichsboden
  • Overnight stay: Bächlitalhütte

• Requirements

  • You have first experience on high tours.
  • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
  • You know the belaying technique from climbing indoors.
  • Condition for high altitude tours with around 1000hm ascent and descent at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).

• Price and services

  • CHF 1140.-
  • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Including accommodation costs with half board.
  • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

• Material and equipment

  • We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
  • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.

Impressions: HT Coaching Bächlital