Basic course
Training courses
Conveying knowledge in various situations! During the five day basic courses the following knowledge is taught in the climbing garden, on the glacier, during the summit ascents and in lectures:
- Use of rope
- Types of ropes
- Knots
- belaying methods
- abseiling
- walking with crampons
- Compass and altimeter
- Rock hooks and ice screws
- Orientation with map
- Use of ice axe
- Glacier and meteorology
- Mountaineers' equipment and clothing
- Alpine dangers
- Crevasse rescue and behaviour in alpine emergencies
After successful completion of this course you should be able to carry out simple tours independently. Previous alpine knowledge is not necessary, medium level of physical fitness is required (2 – 5 hours daily).
Price per person without half board € 800,-
with at least three participants
or per person without half board € 1.200,-
with two participants
