Basic course clean and trad climbing Lower Valais | training and application days with mountain guide

• Procedure and course content

  • Day 1 - Meeting point

    10:15 a.m., Vernayaz Station

    We will meet at the station. From there, we will travel together to the nearby climbing park.

  • Day 1 - Training and climbing

    On the first day, there is a lot of new content on the programme. We deliberately take time to work through the content step by step and repeat it several times so that you gain confidence in its application.

    Daily destination:
    You will learn the basics of climbing without bolts and understand how to move safely on multi-pitch routes. You know where you stand and can build on your newly acquired knowledge and skills.

    Course content

    Communication in the rope team

    • What commands do we use to communicate clearly with each other?

    • Communication via the rope - rope commands and their meaning

    Stand construction

    • Series connection

    • Equalising anchorage

    Belaying on multi-pitches (MSL)

    • Securing at the belay station or with body belay

    • Rope handling

    • Half-rope technique

    Introduction to mobile belay devices

    • Familiarisation with and handling of friends and wedges

    • Placing and assessing the fuses on the floor

    • Stand construction with mobile belay devices

    Abseiling

    • Set up and prepare abseiling points

    • Threading and knotting

    • The 3-point check - safety before abseiling

    We then drive together to our cosy accommodation. In the evening, we enjoy a meal together and plan the coming days together.

  • Days 2-3 – Application and climbing

    We divide the course content into different lessons to build on existing knowledge. This keeps the learning process structured and allows you to consolidate what you have learnt step by step. On the second day, we deepen the content of the first day, expand your knowledge and apply the new techniques directly on the rock.

    Daily destination:
    You have acquired additional knowledge and skills to safely climb multi-pitch routes with mobile belay devices. You recognise your strengths and know in which areas you would like to gain more experience.

    Course content

    Repetition and consolidation

    • Communication in the rope team

    • Stand construction with mobile belay devices

    • Belaying on multi-pitches

    • Abseiling and retreating

    Mobile belay devices

    • Deepen your knowledge of friends, wedges & co.

    • Practical application and assessment of the placements in the route

    Crack climbing techniques

    • Introduction to the basic movements and techniques of crack climbing

    • Use of hand and foot clamps (jams) and other methods for safe ascent

    Reflection

    • How did the planned tour go?

    • What have I learnt - and what will I do differently next time?

    We end the evenings together in a relaxed atmosphere – enjoying delicious food, talking shop about friends and wedges, or sometimes going out to a cosy restaurant.

  • Conclusion

    approx. 16:00

    We complete the course together

• Requirements

  • You have gained experience on multi-pitch routes and are familiar with the following rope handling and techniques:
    • • Stand construction
      • Securing with ATC, Tuber etc.
      • Abseiling technique
      • Communication as a rope team on an MSL route
  • We climb in the 4th and lower 5th difficulty ridge (4a-5a) depending on the ability of the participants. The focus is on training and not on the level of difficulty.
  • Condition for climbing tours with a comfortable ascent and descent.

• Price and services

  • CHF 850.-
  • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
  • Includes overnight stay in comfortable accommodation with double rooms.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Breakfast included.
  • CHF 850 Exclusive:
    • Journey to Vernayaz
    • Catering in restaurants

• Material and equipment

  • For this tour you need the material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us the whole time. Only pack the essentials.

Impressions: Basic course in clean and traditional climbing in the Lower Valais

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