High Altitude Course | Learn the basics of mountaineering

On the first day we will focus on rope handling on the rock. We will teach you ways of shortening the rope to suit your level. We will then move on to the topic of "short rope". We will work on the four stages of the "short rope" and apply some of the stages in a safe environment.
In the evening we will look together at the structures of professional tour planning. What information do I need, where can I get it and what is so important in good planning?

On the second day, we train our perception and look for dangers in the terrain, gaining our first experience in making decisions. This is what mountaineering is all about, making sensible decisions, "go or no go", "right or left", "dangerous or not dangerous".
In parallel, we will learn different crampon techniques in snow, ice and rock. We will abseil a short distance to gain experience here as well.

Before the end of the course, we will give each participant individual feedback. Where do you stand and what do you still need to achieve your wish or goal?

The course takes place around the Spannorthütte held. It is worth visiting the newly renovated hut and getting to know the area.

We will communicate the exact meeting place in the week before the offer, certainly it is accessible by public transport.

• No previous experience is necessary.
• Experience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain is an advantage.
• Condition for high altitude tours with around 800hm ascent and descent at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).

• Takes place with up to 6 guests per mountain guide.

• CHF 395
• Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
• Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
• Excluding accommodation costs, approx. 80.- CHF per night with half board.

• 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.