approx. 9 am Engstligenalp valley station
Ice climbing taster course | day course with mountain guide
Climb on ice for the first time and experience a unique ice climbing day!
Technics
Endurance
Engstligenalp
Ice climbing is a fascinating challenge for anyone who wants to try something new. In our taster course, you will learn the basics of this spectacular sport. With the support of our mountain guides, you will learn the correct technique for using ice axes and crampons and receive valuable tips. Perfect for getting to grips with the world of ice climbing and gaining your first experience!
Procedure and course content
Meeting point Engstligenalp: valley station.
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
Price and services
- CHF 250
- Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
- Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
- Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
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.
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.
That's what our guests say:
Marketa Rejman
Insanely cool first experience with ice climbing. Professionally led and at the same time very instructive course, which was customised to your own needs and abilities. Very happy to do it again.
Impressions: Ice climbing taster course
How to join us for the ice climbing experience:
- EngstligenalpFriday, 29 January 2027Nur noch 5 freie Plätze, mit 3 weiteren Buchungen ist die Durchführung gesichert.
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