TASTER COURSE
ICE CLIMBING
1 day
Südtirolalpin
State-certified mountain and ski guides IFMGA
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
150,- €
Eisklettern – Schnupperkurs
A day on the ice – to get a taste, try things out and marvel at everything that's possible on these wintry formations.
1 day
Ice climbing for beginners: try ice climbing for once and climb the beautiful, yet equally fragile and fleeting ice formations that form anew every winter. If you've always been curious about this unique form of climbing, this taster day is exactly the right choice. Here you can spend a whole day getting a feel for the subject, letting off steam on the ice and getting a first sense of ice tools, crampons and moving on frozen water. It's not about being able to do everything straight away, but about giving it a proper try and finding out whether this form of climbing suits you and leaves you wanting more.
COURSE CONTENT
✧ Overview of ice climbing and a first honest insight into this special form of climbing
✧ Equipment know-how covering ice tools, crampons, ice screws, ropes and belay gear
✧ Basics of ice climbing technique: footwork, placing your tools, body position and movement on ice
✧ Belaying in ice climbing and first exercises with calm and feel instead of brute force
✧ Plenty of time to try ice climbing yourself – on top rope and without the pressure of leading
INFO
Services
Included in the price
'- All organisation and guiding by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs for participants
'- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (10,-€ per item)
Facts
Location
arranged depending on ice conditions
Best time of year
January - early March
Duration
1 day
Meeting point
Arranged when booking, depending on conditions
Requirements
Prior knowledge
'- No previous ice climbing experience is required for this course
Physical requirements
'- A head for heights
PRICE
Participants
max. 6 people
Price
1 person:
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6 people:
500,-€
300,-€
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190,-€
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150,- €
If you have any questions or need more information, just add them in the comments field of the enquiry form.
Before you send your request: please read the "important information" on the risks of mountaineering carefully.
Dates
on request
PROGRAMME
Taster day: try ice climbing
We meet – depending on where the ice conditions are good – at a meeting point arranged when booking, and head to our ice climbing area. We start with an overview of ice climbing, the equipment needed and how best to climb on ice. Then we get hands-on straight away and do various exercises at jumping-off height: correct footwork with crampons, body positioning and swinging the ice tools. Once we're all warmed up, we move on to belaying techniques and what you need to pay particular attention to when ice climbing. The last and most important part of the programme is the ice climbing itself, along with belaying each other. We climb on top rope so that you can focus fully on the climbing and get a feel for the ice, the tools and the movement. The aim is for everyone to have given ice climbing a proper try by the end of the day and to know what it involves – so that you can say whether you like this form of climbing and would like to learn more.
Any changes to the programme that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, availability of accommodation, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Who is the ice climbing taster course for?
The course is designed for beginners who'd like to try ice climbing at their own pace. You don't need any ice climbing experience; a little enjoyment of movement and an interest in climbing are all it takes.
What will I learn on this day?
You'll get a first overview of equipment, movement technique and belaying in ice climbing. Above all, you'll try climbing yourself, so that by the end you have a good feel for whether this style of climbing is for you.
What do I need to bring?
You'll receive the detailed packing list with the confirmation email. Technical equipment such as crampons or ice tools can be rented from your South Tyrolean mountain guide for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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