Ice climbing taster course | day course with mountain guide

• Venue & meeting point

  Flexibility is very important in ice climbing, the area is adapted to the prevailing conditions. We organise this course at two different locations, either in eastern Switzerland (Malbun or Avers) or in the Bernese Oberland or Valais (usually Engstligenalp). In the dates you can see which location you are registering for. The exact meeting point and location will be decided in the week of the event.

• Course content

  During this taster course you will have the opportunity to climb various ice routes toprope. We will support you in handling the crampons and steep ice equipment. You can gain your first ice climbing experience in a safe environment.

• Requirements

  • Mastering the belay technique from indoor climbing
  • No previous ice climbing experience necessary

• Group size

  • Takes place with up to 6 guests per mountain guide.

• Price and services

  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
  • Exclusive hire equipment.

• 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.

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