Eastern Switzerland - Avers
Ice climbing multi-pitch course and tours with a mountain guide
We build on the basics of ice climbing and undertake multi-pitch tours on ice. You will learn from mountain guides how to move more ergonomically and safely. This will enable you to make accompanied starts on short multi-pitch routes on easy icefalls.
In this course we build on the basic techniques of ice climbing and learn how to climb multi-pitch routes on ice. Ice climbing is a wonderful discipline in a unique, icy and snowy winter landscape. Climbing multi-pitch routes on ice is a whole new perspective on winter. We place particular emphasis on hazard management, safety techniques, climbing strategies and minimising the risk of injury. Learn how to move safely and efficiently on rock and ice in combined terrain with your ice tools and crampons.
Venue & meeting point
Flexibility is very important when ice climbing. If necessary, we adapt the course and tour area to the prevailing conditions. We organise this course and tour days at two locations. Either in eastern Switzerland, probably in the Avers Valley. Or in the Bernese Oberland with Valais, probably in Kandersteg. We will stay overnight in a hotel or guesthouse. This will be booked at short notice depending on the conditions. We will organise ourselves in carpools.
Course content
- Materials science
- Climbing technique using standard movement in ice
- Learn belay technique
- Place ice screws
- Intermediate fuses
- Stand construction
- Multi-pitch technique on ice
- Abseiling over an icefall
Requirements
- Mastering the basics of ice climbing
- Mastering the belay technique during multi-pitch routes on rock
Group size
- Takes place with up to 4 guests per mountain guide.
Price and services
- CHF 1090.-
- Including planning and implementation with mountain guide and his expenses.
- Including overnight stay in a hotel or inn with half board
- Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
Material and equipment
- For this tour you need the following material from this PDF.
- For hire equipment, we recommend a mountain sports shop in your region.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Jonas or Florian or via the Contact form.
Impressions: Ice climbing multi-pitch course
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