MOUNTAINEERING BASIC
ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY
3 days
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
450,- €
ABOUT THE TRAINING
Your down-to-earth introduction to the world of alpine mountaineering tours – with plenty of hands-on practice, time to train, and a clear eye for terrain.
3 days
The Ortovox Safety Academy high alpine course Mountaineering Basic is your introduction to the world of alpine mountaineering tours – practical, grounded, and with plenty of time to practise. Do you dream of exploring the world of the mountains away from the beaten track? Then our SAFETY ACADEMY introductory course – Mountaineering Basic – is the perfect opportunity. The aim of the course is to introduce you to the fundamental climbing techniques and movement skills you need for your alpine adventures. Starting with an understanding of alpine hazards, you will learn to recognise potential risks early and respond effectively. We place special emphasis on selecting and safely using your equipment, including essential knot techniques that will help you in a wide range of situations. We refine your sure-footedness in difficult terrain so that you can move independently in the mountains. Walking and footwork in pathless terrain as well as crossing snowfields are further key focuses of our training. You will gain insight into the basics of rock climbing and learn how to manage easy climbing sections in mountaineering boots. Belay techniques on rock for more demanding sections broaden and complete the course content. Our training courses provide the ideal foundation so that independently undertaking alpine mountaineering tours and travelling on fixed-cable routes will no longer be a problem.
TRAINING CONTENT
✧ Knots, equipment, and gear basics
✧ Walking techniques on rock and firn
✧ Climbing and belay techniques in alpine terrain
✧ Climbing in mountaineering boots
✧ Risk assessment of alpine hazards
✧ Rope management and moving through demanding sections
✧ Identifying and using fixed anchors
✧ Building belay stations and abseiling
✧ Tour planning and preparation
✧ Environmental aspects and behaviour in alpine terrain
INFO
Services
Included in the price
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
- Expenses (accommodation) for the mountain guide
Additional costs
- 2 overnight stays with half board in a hut (mountain guide fees are split among all participants)
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location
South Tyrol
Best time of year
June - October
Duration
3 days
Meeting point
is agreed individually
Requirements
Prior knowledge
- none, we will learn the aspects of classic alpinism from scratch
Physical requirements
- Fitness for mountain tours with up to 1,000 meters of elevation gain
- Surefootedness
PRICING
Participants
5 - 6 people
Prices
1 - 4 people:
5 people or more:
upon request
450,- €
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates
upon request
PROGRAM
Day 1: Hut approach and fundamentals
We meet at the agreed meeting point and, after a short equipment check, hike up to the hut where we will stay for the next few days. After a short refreshment break, we begin straight away with the core topics and first take a look at the equipment. Afterwards, we learn the required knots and practise them thoroughly until they are dialled in. In the evening, we talk about alpine hazards and the environmental influences we can expect in the mountains.
Day 2: Training in the field
Today we head out into the terrain. We will not move too far away from the hut and will focus on further fundamentals. Footwork training – what do I need to pay attention to in order to move through rough terrain as safely and efficiently as possible? We learn simple rope techniques so that we can quickly secure ourselves somewhere, but also so that we can abseil if there is no other way forward. In the late afternoon, we sit down with a map and see how much important information we can already gather from it. Further aspects of proper tour planning and preparation are also on the programme. Together, we then plan the third day: a practice tour in which we try to incorporate the content from the previous two days.
Day 3: Practice tour in the terrain
Depending on what we have planned, we undertake a joint tour on the third day. The goal is for participants to make decisions as independently as possible, while the mountain guide is always on hand with advice and, if necessary, steps in to correct misjudgements. This is where climbing in mountaineering boots on rock and firn as well as simple belay techniques come together in a practical setting – not just in theory, but where you will later really need them.
Info: The programme and content are not set in stone and will be adjusted as needed depending on the participants’ level of knowledge and the conditions on site. If we stay flexible, we can get the maximum out of these 3 days. =)
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is the Mountaineering Basic course for?
The course is aimed at beginners who want to gain their first experience in alpine terrain. If you are interested in high alpine tours, rock, and firn and want to learn the key fundamentals properly, this is the right place for you.
What equipment do I need for the course?
You will receive the exact packing list with the confirmation email. If you are missing individual items such as crampons or a harness, you can rent the equipment from the organiser for a small hire fee.
How does the third course day work?
On the third day, we put what you have learned into practice on a shared practice tour. You should make as many decisions as possible yourself, while the mountain guide accompanies you, supports you, and steps in to correct things if needed.
