Ski mountaineering preparation and training course with application tour Clariden
Together we will prepare for the upcoming ski touring season. Gain safety and routine during ski mountaineering tours!
During these two training days, we aim to prepare ourselves properly for the coming ski mountaineering season. We go on short ski mountaineering tours on which we apply techniques that are used on the "Haute Route's" and many other ski mountaineering tours. We mount the crampons, tie the skis to the rucksack and rope up. To gain experience and safety, we ski down a short and steep section with the support of a rope. You will also gain more experience with your own or other equipment. You will learn how to handle it better and become much more efficient in many areas. After these training days, you will be able to enjoy almost any high-altitude ski tour and will be ready for the Haute Route's
Venue & meeting point
- We start by cable car from Urnerboden and climb via Gemsfairenstock to the Claridenhütte. On the second day, we cross the Claridenfirn to Clariden and return to Urnerboden.
- We spend the night in the Claridenhütte
- The meeting point is 9.00 am at Urnerboden, immediately after the bus arrives. If there are enough vehicles available, we will form car pools from Ziegelbrücke.
Requirements
- Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
- Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
- Condition for short ski tours with around 1000hm ascent at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).
- Stamina for a 100 metre descent in different types of snow.
- Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.
Course content
- How do we behave during high-altitude ski tours on glaciers?
- Materials science
- Learn how to use all the technical equipment correctly
- Packing your rucksack - what to take and what to leave at home
- Roping up
- Gain your first experience of skiing a steep section with rope support
- Portage - learn different methods of attaching the skis to the rucksack
- Walking with crampons under your ski boots
- Efficient methods for filling and unloading
- How do I get out of an awkward situation after an unsuccessful hairpin bend?
- What to do after an accident
Group size
- Takes place with up to 6 guests per mountain guide.
Price and services
- CHF 530.-
- 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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.
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