Ski mountaineering training course Graubünden Alps

• Procedure and meeting place

  4 days of training and tours between Chamanna D'Escha and Keschhütte.
  In four intensive days, you will learn everything you need for safe ski tours in the high mountains. Surrounded by impressive mountain scenery, we combine practical learning with varied tours. We practise rope and rescue techniques, the use of crampons and ice axes, track setting and tactics, and put what we have learnt directly into practice on high-altitude ski tours to rewarding summits.

  • Meeting place

    10 a.m. Muntatsch valley station

    Individual arrival and meeting point in Zuoz.

  • Day 1 - Ascent Chamanna D`Escha

    We use the lift to shorten the metres of ascent and the approach to Chamana D'Escha. We get to know each other as a group on an introductory tour, clarify your expectations of the course and check the equipment.

  • Day 2 - From the Chamanna D'Escha to the Kesch Hut

    Training day on a tour from Chamana D`Escha and transition to the Keschhütte.

  • Day 3 - 4 - Training and tours from the Keschhütte

    Training & tours from the Keschhütte, e.g. Piz Kesch, Kesch Pitschen or surrounding peaks. In-depth training in rope handling, crevasse rescue, crampon technique, tour planning, track setting, risk management.

  • Training content

    During these four days you will learn:

    • Material science and correct use of technical equipment
    • Use and handling of crampons and ice axe
    • Various techniques for transporting the skis on the rucksack
    • Rope types and walking on the glacier rope
    • Safe behaviour on glaciers and in alpine terrain
    • Choice of terrain in ascent and descent
    • Self Ascent Basics
    • Anchoring in firn
    • Crevasse rescue basics
    • Tour planning in the evening

    After this course you will be well prepared to plan and organise easy and medium ski tours independently.

  • Conclusion

    On day 4, after a tour, we will return together to Zuoz in the valley.

• Requirements

  • Ski touring experience (ascent with skins, safe descent in the terrain)
  • First guided ski mountaineering experience, ideal after ski mountaineering introduction and preparation course
  • Stamina for daily ascents of 800-1200 metres and 4-6 hours walking time
  • Interest in training and active participation

• Price and services

  • CHF 1190.-
  • 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.

Impressions: Ski mountaineering training course