Advanced multi-pitch course | refresher and application tour with mountain guide

• Procedure and course content

  • Day 1 - Meeting point

    09:00 am, Solothurn railway station

    We meet at the railway station.

  • Day 1 - Training and refresh

    4a-5a

    The first day of the course is all about refreshing, deepening and safe application. Together we repeat the most important basics of multi-pitch climbing, consolidate procedures and thus create the basis for independent and efficient climbing in alpine terrain.

    Daily destination:
    You have consciously repeated the entire multi-pitch climbing process, gained confidence in the procedures and are ready to apply what you have learnt on a simple tour. In the evening, you plan the tour for the next day together with the group - taking route selection, weather and time management into account.

    Course content:

    Communication in the rope team during a multi-pitch route

    • What commands do we use to communicate with each other?

    • Communication via the rope - rope commands

    Stand construction

    • Series connection

    • Equalising anchorage

    Belaying on multi-pitches

    • Securing at the stand or over the body

    • Rope handling

    • Half-rope technique

    • If time permits: short, easy multi-pitch route to apply what you have learnt

  • Day 1 - Evening

    In the evening, we will focus on theory and route planning for the next day. Together, we will go step by step through the planning process for a multi-pitch route, applying the tried-and-tested 3×3 model. We discuss which factors from the areas of terrain, weather and people are particularly important and how they influence our decisions. We then learn how to use climbing guides and topos to select a suitable route and plan it realistically - from the length of the tour to the approach and descent.

    Another focus is on meteorology (meteo): Which tools and apps help us to assess the conditions, and what do we need to pay particular attention to in terms of wind, temperature and thunderstorm tendency? Finally, we plan the application tour for the next day together. Depending on the motivation and ability of the participants, this can also be a little longer or more challenging - entirely in line with individual progress and the experience gained.

  • Day 2 - Application tour

    4a-5a

    On the second day we go on the planned tour - we put theory into practice! We set off together early for the planned practical tour. The entire process - from the approach and route finding to the descent - is in the hands of the participants. The aim is for you to be able to carry out the procedures of a multi-pitch tour independently and safely.

    During the tour, you will take responsibility for planning, time management, rope handling and communication within the rope team. Our mountain guides will accompany you attentively, give you valuable tips and are always on hand to help with any questions or uncertainties. In this way, you can gradually approach complete independence in multi-pitch climbing - in a safe environment and with professional guidance.

    At the end of the day, we reflect together on our experiences: What worked well, where is there still room for improvement and how can you apply what you have learnt to your own routes in the future? Not only will you gain routine, but also the confidence to plan and climb multi-pitch routes independently in the future.

    After refreshments in the hut, we set off on the descent together and review our experiences.

  • Day 2 - Conclusion

    17:00

    We complete the course together.

• Requirements

  • You have already gained some experience on multi-pitch routes and are familiar with the following rope handling and techniques:
    • Stand construction
    • Securing with ATC, Tuber etc.
    • Abseiling technique
    • Communication as a rope team on an MSL route
  • We climb in the 4th and 5th difficulty ridge (4a-5a) depending on the ability of the participants. The focus is on training and not on the level of difficulty.
  • Condition for climbing tours with a comfortable ascent and descent.

• Price and services

  • CHF 550.-
  • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including overnight stay in a hut with half board.
  • Course materials included.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his/her travel expenses.
  • Excluding travelling expenses, possible taxi rides, personal consumption.

• Material and equipment

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