MOUNTAINEERING BASIC
ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY
3 days
Südtirolalpin
IFMGA certified mountain and ski guides
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Price from:
€450
per person for 5 or more participants
Duration:
3 days
Mountaineering course – Mountaineering Basic
Your down-to-earth introduction to the world of alpine mountain tours – with lots of hands-on practice, time to train and a sharp eye for the terrain.
3 days
The Ortovox Safety Academy alpine course Mountaineering Basic is your introduction to the world of alpine mountain tours – practical, down-to-earth and with plenty of time to practise. Do you dream of exploring the mountains away from the beaten track? Then our SAFETY ACADEMY basic course – Mountaineering Basic – is the perfect opportunity. The aim of the course is to teach you the fundamental climbing techniques and ways of moving that you need for your alpine adventures. Starting with an understanding of alpine hazards, you will learn to recognise potential risks early and respond to them effectively. We place particular emphasis on choosing and safely handling your equipment, including essential knots that will help you in all kinds of situations. We work on your sure-footedness in difficult terrain so that you can move independently in the mountains. Walking and footwork on pathless terrain and crossing firn fields are further key focuses of our training. You will gain insight into the basics of rock climbing and learn how to tackle easy climbing sections in mountaineering boots. Belaying techniques on rock for more demanding sections round off the course content. Our training courses give you the ideal foundation, so that heading out independently on alpine mountain tours and on cable-protected routes is no longer a problem.
COURSE CONTENT
✧ Knots, materials and equipment know-how
✧ Movement techniques on rock and firn
✧ Climbing and belaying techniques in alpine terrain
✧ Climbing in mountaineering boots
✧ Assessing alpine hazards
✧ Rope handling and tackling demanding sections
✧ Identifying and using anchor points
✧ Building belay stations and abseiling
✧ Tour planning and preparation
✧ Environmental aspects and conduct in alpine terrain
INFO
Services
Included in the price
- Complete organisation and guiding by an IFMGA certified mountain and ski guide
- All necessary reservations made in advance
Additional costs for participants
- 2 nights with half board in a hut (the mountain guide's overnight expenses are split among all participants)
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item)
Facts
Location
South Tyrol
Best time of year
June - October
Duration
3 days
Meeting point
arranged individually
Requirements
Prior knowledge
- none, we will learn the aspects of classic mountaineering from scratch
Physical requirements
- Fitness for mountain tours with up to 1,000 metres of ascent
- Sure-footedness
PRICE
Participants:
5 - 6 people
Price from
€450
per person for 5 or more participants
PROGRAMME
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 quick bite to eat, we get straight into the basics, starting with a look at the equipment. Next, we learn the essential knots and practise them thoroughly until they are second nature. In the evening, we talk about alpine hazards and the environmental conditions that await us in the mountains.
Day 2: Training in the terrain
Today we head out into the terrain. We won't go too far from the hut and will work on further fundamentals. Footwork training – what do I need to pay attention to in order to move through rough terrain as safely and as efficiently as possible? We learn simple rope techniques so that we can quickly secure ourselves anywhere, and also so that we can abseil when there is no other way on. In the late afternoon, we sit down with a map and see how much important information it already gives us. 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 put the content of the last two days to use.
Day 3: Practice tour in the terrain
Depending on what we have planned, we head out on a tour together on the third day. The idea is for the participants to make the decisions as independently as possible, while the mountain guide is always on hand with advice and steps in to correct any misjudgements if necessary. This is where climbing in mountaineering boots on rock and firn and simple belaying techniques come together in practice – not just in theory, but exactly where you will really need them later on.
Info: The programme and content are not set in stone and will be adapted as needed to the participants' level of knowledge and the conditions on site. If we stay flexible, we can get the most out of these 3 days. =)
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 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 alpine tours, rock and firn and want to learn the key fundamentals properly, this is the course for you.
What equipment do I need for the course?
You will receive the exact packing list with your confirmation email. If you are missing individual items such as crampons or a harness, you can rent them from the organiser for a small rental fee.
How does the third course day work?
On the third day, we put what you have learned into practice on a joint practice tour. You make as many decisions as possible yourself, while the mountain guide accompanies and supports you and steps in to correct you if needed.
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