approx. 9 a.m. in the respective area
Basic ice climbing course with mountain guide
Learn the basics of ice climbing from mountain guides and immerse yourself in the world of ice climbing.
Technics
Endurance
Kandersteg BE
Averstal GR
In this two-day course, you will learn the basics of ice climbing. From the correct use of ice axes and crampons to standard movements and belaying, we will show you how to move safely in the icy winter landscape. We climb in the area of an icefall, where routes with one rope length are ideal for practising. In various exercises, you will learn the techniques of ice climbing step by step and put them into practice straight away. Don't worry about the cold, we have a gas cooker with us so that you can have hot coffee, tea or soup in between. We will spend the night in a cosy hotel or inn nearby.
Procedure and course content
This course takes place in two areas. In the Averstal GR and in Kandersteg BE.
The meeting point will be announced a few days in advance, depending on the area. As the course takes place over two days, we will leave your luggage either at the hotel in the morning before the start or in one of the cars.
- Materials science
- Different steep ice machines
- Different ice screws
- Rope handling
- Climbing technique using standard movement in ice
- Learn belay technique
- Place ice screws
- Materials science
We will finish the course together on Sunday afternoon at around 4pm.
Requirements
- Mastering the belaying technique for indoor lead climbing
- No previous ice climbing experience necessary
Price and services
- CHF 590.-
- Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
- Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
- Including hotel or inn with half board.
Material and equipment
- For this tour you need the following material from this PDF.
- For hire equipment, we recommend a mountain sports shop in your region.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.
That's what our guests say:
Benjamin Zuber
Philipp Bührer guided us through a wonderful, instructive and adventurous weekend! He catered to individual needs and every participant clearly felt comfortable and safe. Thank you Philipp for the great ice climbing course!
Impressions: Ice Climbing Basic Course
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