Day 1: Hut Approach, Basics and Equipment Knowledge, Knot Tying, Alpine Hazards
We will meet at the agreed meeting point and conduct a brief equipment check at the starting point of our glacier course before beginning the ascent to the hut. In the afternoon, we will review the equipment required for combined glacier tours and the basics of climbing glaciers and rocky ridges. We will also bring all participants up to speed on knot tying, which we will need in the coming days. In the evening, we will discuss the alpine hazards that occur in the mountains and what we need to pay attention to both when planning our tours and on the trail to minimize risk as much as possible.

Day 2: On Ice - Belaying and securing methods, proper walking with crampons and ice axe, falling, stopping falls, crevasse rescue
On the second day, we head out onto the glacier. Using various exercises, we will hone the participants' crampon technique. We'll learn how to move with crampons and ice axes on the hard ground, and what options there are for moving safely on ice and firn. Falling and braking correctly also require learning and practice. We'll show you how to connect and move safely as a rope team on the glacier, as well as what rescue methods are available in the event of a crevasse fall. We'll introduce you to both self-rescue and pulley systems, which you can then practice diligently. In the evening, we'll discuss environmental influences and the rapid and consequential changes on glaciers resulting from climate change.

Day 3: On the Rock - Rope Techniques on Rock, Belay Station Construction and Belay Techniques, Effective Belaying of Rock Ridges
After the ice and snow, the third day will take us to the rock. This is where completely new rope techniques come into play, and we'll show you how to move effectively and safely on rock. We'll cover everything that comes with it: Belay Station Construction, micro-pitch climbing, short rope walking, rope lengthening, rope shortening, and much more. Back at the hut in the late afternoon, we'll provide valuable tips and information on tour planning. In the evening, the course participants will be tasked with planning the group practice tour for the final day.

Day 4: Practice Tour
The fourth and final day will be dedicated to the tour planned the previous evening. All course content will be incorporated into this day, and we will implement everything we've learned to reach the summit and back to the parking lot safely.

Important: The program is not set in stone. In the mountains, we have to adapt to the local conditions and the weather. Therefore, we will shift the content around as needed to get the most out of these four days, even if the weather doesn't cooperate! =)