Introductory Course in High-Altitude Ski Touring, Clariden

• Course content and procedure

  • Meeting place

    approx. 9 a.m. Urnerboden

    We will meet at Urnerboden, immediately after the bus arrives. If there are enough vehicles available, we will form car pools from Ziegelbrücke.

  • Day 1 – Gemsfairenstock ski tour

    850 metres altitude

    450 Hm

    From Urnerboden, we take the Fiseten cable car up to the summit and from there climb via Gemsfairenstock to the Claridenhütte. We spend the night in the Claridenhütte.

  • Day 2 - High altitude ski tour Clariden

    810 metres altitude

    1900 metres altitude

    We set off early from the hut in the direction of Clariden. The ascent leads over wide glacier surfaces and offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. At the summit, a panorama from Tödi to the Bernese Oberland awaits us before we enjoy the long, rewarding descent back to Urnerboden.

  • Training content

    During these two days you will learn:

    • Material science and correct use of technical equipment

    • Walking with crampons under your ski boots

    • Safe behaviour on glaciers and in alpine terrain

    • Roping up and initial experience with rope support in steep terrain

    • Various techniques for transporting the skis on the rucksack

    • Tour planning in the evening

    After this course you will be well prepared to take part in guided high-altitude ski tours and haute routes and enjoy them to the full.

  • Conclusion

    approx. 3 pm Urnerboden

    We finish the weekend together back in the valley and travel home with impressive images in our heads and new skills. Individual journey home.

• Requirement

  • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
  • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
  • Stamina for short ski tours with an ascent of around 1000 metres at a leisurely pace (~300m/h).
  • Stamina for 1000m descent in different types of snow.
  • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.

• Price and services

  • CHF 530.-
  • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Including accommodation costs with half board
  • Excluding travelling expenses, any train tickets, personal consumption

• Material and equipment

  • We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
  • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.

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