Basic course multi-pitch intensive | Climbing days with application tours

Learn multi-pitch climbing in the best granite with a wonderful view! The three days will provide you with knowledge in planning, belaying, rope handling, theory and application of rescue and first aid. Of course, there will also be plenty of fun and climbing in the most beautiful granite!

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Susten Pass

Do you want to finally venture from the climbing garden into the long tours, not be back on the ground after just one pitch, but instead complete pitch after pitch? On these three days we will climb on super rocks and learn a few tips and tricks along the way. We spend the night in the Hotel Steingletscher and are therefore in a climbing paradise, as climbing gardens and multi-pitch routes of varying degrees of difficulty await us on our doorstep. We learn the basic techniques of multi-pitch climbing or refresh them and have enough time to go into advanced techniques, tips and tricks. We put what we have learnt into practice straight away and go on suitable multi-pitch routes. On the second evening, our mountain guide will give a theoretical input on "Meteo, rescue and first aid". This will give you an insight into different rescue techniques, which we can also use and practise the next day. You will learn a lot on these training and application days and, if you wish, you will also be able to lead climb yourself and gain confidence in the equipment and techniques.

  • Woman belaying a climber

  • Procedure and course content

    • Day 1 - Welcome and getting to know each other

      10:00 am, Steingletscher Sustenpass

      We get to know each other and clarify your expectations.

    • Day 1 - Course start

      We start the course and explain the exact procedure and go into detail about the course content. On the first day we will learn a lot of new things, we will take time to deliberately repeat the topics several times to create confidence.

      Daily destination: To learn and be able to apply the basic techniques and forms of communication for safe and efficient climbing on multi-pitch routes.

      Course content:

      Rope team communication on an MSL route

      • Which commands do we use to communicate with each other
      • Communication via rope - rope commands

      Stand construction

      • Series connection
      • Equalising anchorage

      Save in MSL

      • Stand or body
      • Rope handling
      • Half-rope technique

      Planning 3×3

      • Which factors of the 3×3 planning pattern are particularly important
      • How to plan an MSL route
      • Meteo

       

    • Day 2 - Learning and applying

      Daily destination:  Consolidate what you have learnt, climb a short multi-pitch route independently and be able to safely apply basic techniques for abseiling, retreating and emergency situations.

      Course content:

      Repeat what you have learnt

      • Communication
      • Stand construction
      • Save in MSL

      Abseiling

      • Set up abseiling
        •  Threading
        • Abseiling knots
      • 3 point check

      Short MSL route independent climbing

      • Gain initial experience in self-employment

      Rescue and retreat

      • Retreat options in an MSL route
      • Accident - what to do?

    • Day 3 - Apply and consolidate

      Daily destination: Realise an independently planned and executed multi-pitch route, applying what they have learned and deepening their own experiences through reflection

      Course content:

      Repeat what you have learnt

      • Communication
      • Stand construction
      • Save in MSL
      • Abseiling
      • Rescue and retreat

      Carrying out a jointly planned MSL route

      • Access
      • Route finding
      • Abseiling
      • Descent

      Reflection:

      • How was the planned tour?
      • What have I learnt and what will I do differently next time?

    • Day 3 - Conclusion

      16:00, Steingletscher Sustenpass

      We complete the course together.

  • Requirements

    • You are proficient in belaying and lead climbing.
    • The correct handling of the threading on the redirector is no problem for you.
    • You can climb up to the 4th grade.
    • Condition for climbing tours with a comfortable ascent and descent.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 875.-
    • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including accommodation costs with half board.
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his/her travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

    • 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Accommodation

Alpine Centre Sustenpass Mountain Hotel Steingletscher

We spend the night in the cosy and conveniently located Alpincenter Sustenpass, also known as the Berghotel Steingletscher. The hotel has cosy double rooms and we can enjoy breakfast and dinner there. The climbing facilities are within walking distance or a few minutes' drive from the hotel.

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That's what our guests say:

Melanie Müller

The course content in the multi-pitch course was taught in a very pleasant and instructive way in small, easily digestible morsels. A great course for beginners.

Impressions: Basic multi-pitch course

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

Climbing: No previous experience necessary. Experience in the climbing hall is an advantage.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

Climbing: You have mastered the The basics of climbing in the gym and in the climbing garden.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

Climbing: You know your way around a climbing garden and have some experience with multi-pitch routes.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

Climbing: You have experience in multi-pitch climbing and feel confident in the climbing garden.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

Climbing: You are experienced in multi-pitch climbing and feel equally comfortable on alpine rock and in the climbing garden.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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