Ice climbing taster course | day course with mountain guide

Climb on ice for the first time and experience a unique ice climbing day!

Venues:

Eastern Switzerland
Bernese Oberland

Technics
Endurance
To the dates and registration
Ice climbing in the Avers

Ice climbing is a fascinating challenge for anyone who wants to try something new. In our taster course, you will learn the basics of this spectacular sport. With the support of our mountain guides, you will learn the correct technique for using ice axes and crampons and receive valuable tips. Perfect for getting to grips with the world of ice climbing and gaining your first experience!

  • Venue & meeting point

    Flexibility is very important in ice climbing, the area is adapted to the prevailing conditions. We organise this course at two different locations, either in eastern Switzerland (Malbun or Avers) or in the Bernese Oberland or Valais (usually Engstligenalp). In the dates you can see which location you are registering for. The exact meeting point and location will be decided in the week of the event.

  • Course content

    During this taster course you will have the opportunity to climb various ice routes toprope. We will support you in handling the crampons and steep ice equipment. You can gain your first ice climbing experience in a safe environment.

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the belay technique from indoor climbing
    • No previous ice climbing experience necessary
  • Group size

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

    • CHF 250
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
    • Exclusive hire equipment.
  • 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 Florian or via the Contact form

That's what our guests say:

Marketa Rejman

Insanely cool first experience with ice climbing. Professionally led and at the same time very instructive course, which was customised to your own needs and abilities. Very happy to do it again.

Impressions: Ice climbing taster course

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