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

• Procedure and course content

  • Meeting place

    09:30 am, Meiringen railway station

    We meet at the railway station.

  • Day 1 - Welcome and start of the course

    We get to know each other and clarify your expectations. From there, we drive together to one of the nearby climbing gardens.

  • 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 hearty breakfast, we’ll set off together for the second day of the course. Today’s focus is on applying and consolidating what we’ve learnt independently.

    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.

    To round off the day, we’ll reflect together on the course – what you’ve learnt, where you’ve made progress, and how you can continue practising climbing on your own in future. A day full of hands-on experience, sunshine and climbing fun in the Bernese Oberland – the perfect way to finish your beginner’s course!

  • Conclusion

    16:00, Meiringen railway station

    We’ll complete the course together and return home with new knowledge and valuable experiences.

• 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 hotel accommodation in a double or triple room with breakfast.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his/her travel expenses.
  • Course materials included.
  • Travel costs not included, the cost of dinner at a restaurant, personal expenses and hire 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 course climbing garden Meiringen

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