Basic rock climbing course | Introduction and use of the climbing garden with a mountain guide

• Procedure and course content

  • Meeting place

    09:45, Ponte Brolla Stazione

    We meet at the valley station of the Chäppeliberg cable car in Riemenstalden.

    Car parking spaces are available.

    For all those travelling by public transport, we recommend making a reservation for the bus from Sisikon-Riemenstalden, which can be made by calling 041 817 75 00.

  • Day 1 - Welcome and start of the course

    10:15 a.m., Riemenstalden Chäppeliberg

    We get to know each other and clarify your expectations, then we take the cosy cable car and walk together to the climbing garden once we reach the top. We walk past the hut and can leave the equipment we don't need in the hut.

  • Day 1 - Learn and apply

    3c-5a

    On our first day of the course, the focus is on familiarising yourself with rock climbing. Together we will familiarise ourselves with the climbing garden, learn how to use the equipment safely and practise basic techniques so that you can move safely and independently on the rock. The focus is on building confidence in yourself, your equipment and your climbing partner - with lots of practice, feedback and fun climbing.

    Daily destination:
    You have learnt the basics of rock climbing and can now climb independently in climbing gardens, taking your ability and skills into account.

    Course content:

    Organisation in the climbing garden

    • Which routes are suitable for me?

    Communication in the rope team

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

    Partner check and team setup

    • Alignment of skills and abilities

    Materials science

    • Carabiner

    • Express slings

    • Ropes

    • Slings

    • Further equipment

    Handling the belay device

    • Which belay device is right for me?

    • Differences, advantages and disadvantages

    Handling the rope during climbing

    • Clipping position and correct clipping

    • Rope guide

    • Route selection

    Threading

    • Simple threading

    • Double threading

    Reflection

    • What have I learnt?

    • Where do I stand?

    • What are my next steps?

    • Feedback round with the course leader

     

  • Day 1 - Evening

    We spend the evening together over a delicious dinner. We will have time to exchange ideas, ask questions or simply round off the day in a cosy atmosphere.

  • Day 2 - Repetition and consolidation

    3c-5c

    After a cosy breakfast, we start the second day of the course together. Today, the focus is on independently applying and consolidating what we have learnt.

    Daily destination:
    You apply what you have learnt safely and independently, improve your technique and gain routine and confidence in your skills, your equipment and your climbing partner.

    In the climbing garden, you will start by independently repeating the most important techniques from the previous day: correct belaying, clean clipping, efficient rope handling and safe threading. We then apply the knowledge directly on suitable routes to gain routine and confidence. Our mountain guides accompany you throughout the day, are always there to support you and give you valuable tips so that you can develop your climbing skills and enjoy being out on the rock. The focus is on refining your safety and sense of movement and experiencing rock climbing with joy and ease. You will have plenty of time to try out different routes, test your limits and get tips on how to improve your technique.

    At the end of the course, we will reflect together on the day - what you have learnt, where you have made progress and how you can continue to practise climbing independently in the future. A day full of practice, sunshine and climbing fun in Ticino - the perfect end to your basic course!

  • Conclusion

    16:00, Riemenstalden Chäppeliberg

    We complete the course together.

• Requirements

  • You have learnt lead climbing and belaying in the hall and use it regularly.
  • Fitness for short climbing tours with a leisurely ascent and descent.
  • You can climb up to the fourth degree in the hall.

• Price and services

  • CHF 490.-
  • Small group with 4 - 8 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his/her travel expenses.
  • Course materials included.
  • Excluding travel costs, any train tickets, personal consumption and rental equipment.

• 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 rock climbing course - Climbing garden