Glacier and crevasse rescue course | Saas Fee

Gain the necessary skills and safety for your upcoming alpine tours with us.

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Glacier on the spaghetti tour

Saas Fee VS

This course is aimed at anyone who wants to be safe and independent in high alpine terrain. Around the Britannia hut, we find ideal training conditions for practising crevasse rescue, rope handling and rescue techniques directly on the glacier terrain. You practise yourself, take on responsibility and gain confidence for your future tours, both technically and mentally. The Felskinn cable car takes us to our training area in no time at all. We spend these two days on the Hohlaub and Allaling glacier with its many crevasses and spend the night in the Britannia hut.

We practise pulley systems, self-ascension and emergency strategies. You will learn different types of rope techniques and improve your behaviour on the glacier. You will also practise your crampon and ice axe techniques on steep ice.

 

  • Crevasse
  • High tours on the Sustenhorn

  • Course schedule and meeting point

    • Meeting place

      approx. 10 a.m. Spielboden - Längfluh valley station

      We meet at the valley station of the Felskinn cable car. After a welcome from the mountain guide, we set off up the mountain together.

    • Day 1 and Day 2 - Glacier world immersion and training

      Both days we will practise and train near the Britannia Hut in super ideal glacier terrain. We will spend the night in the Britannia hut, where we will fortify ourselves in the evening after a long training session and discuss the day afterwards.

    • Training content

      Glacier and rope technology

      • Safe movement in a rope team

      • Roping techniques on the glacier

      • Securing techniques & stand construction

      Crevice rescue

      • Self-rescue (Prusik & exit techniques)

      • Companion rescue: Loose pulley block, team hoist, Münchhausen

      • Communication & rescue procedure

      Tour practice

      • Assessing the terrain

      • Rope team organisation & distribution of roles

      • Efficient teamwork on the mountain

    • Conclusion

      approx. 4 pm Saas Fee valley station

      We finish the course together back in Saas Fee.

  • Requirements

    • First experiences of high-altitude touring
    • You are proficient in walking with crampons and on a rope.
    • You are interested in and enjoy learning new things.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 555.-
    • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including overnight stay with half board
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

Bergschaft tours and courses are conducted in German as standard. However, our mountain guides speak good English, as do many of the participants. If you speak English, you are of course very welcome. Depending on the tour, it may be worth asking us in advance whether the guide and the group are comfortable speaking English.

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

Accommodation

Britannia Hut SAC

Beautifully situated with a fantastic view of the sunset. The hut in typical stone building style impresses with its warm hospitality and loving service!

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Britannia hut in summer

Impressions: Glacier and crevasse rescue course

    Rope team on the glacier on the spaghetti tour
    A glacier mill on the Aletsch Glacier
    Crevasses on the descent from Bernina.
    Ladders on the ascent to Jungfrau
    Crevasse

So come with us to the glacier and crevasse rescue course:

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    Nur noch 3 freie Plätze, Durchführung gesichert.
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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.

High toursExperience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain. No previous knowledge of mountaineering necessary.

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.

High toursYou know the basics of using ice axes and crampons. There are easy scrambling sections up to 1° difficulty.

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.

High toursYou have practice walking with ice axe and crampons. There are scrambling sections up to the 2nd level of difficulty.

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.

High toursYou have experience with ice axes and crampons and you can move efficiently on easy rocky terrain. There are scrambling sections up to the 3rd level of difficulty.

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.

High toursYou have extensive experience with ice axes and crampons. You move efficiently and safely in alpine terrain. Climbing routes up to the 4th level of difficulty.

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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