ALPINE BASIC
ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY
1 day
Südtirolalpin
State-certified mountain and ski guides IFMGA
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
150,- €
Kletterkurs – Alpine Basic
A compact alpine climbing course at the crag for anyone who wants to learn the key techniques for multi-pitch routes.
1 day
Ortovox Safety Academy - Alpine Basic climbing course: a one-day alpine climbing course in which we learn the techniques you need at the crag to be ready for multi-pitch routes, including abseiling over several pitches. You lead grade V routes at the crag and the climbing wall, perhaps you have already gained some multi-pitch experience, even if only as a second, and these "multi-pitches" have already won you over? Then this course is exactly right for you. Here you will be taught everything you need. As always, we work in very small groups of max. 4 people so that we can respond as individually as possible to each participant's level of knowledge and you can take away as much as possible from the course. The focus is on the techniques that matter outdoors: safe handling on rock, a clear rope-team routine and a good feel for how indoor climbing turns into alpine climbing, step by step. If you want to go deeper into "multi-pitch climbing", we recommend the "original" Ortovox Safety Academy course for multi-pitch climbing, which runs over 2 days: the "Climbing Advanced" course. Its big advantage is that we put what we learn on the first day straight into practice on a route on the second day, consolidating it for good. This course is not actually part of the "original" Ortovox Safety Academy, but due to high demand we decided to offer a one-day alpine climbing course.
COURSE CONTENT
✧ Theory: knots, equipment and belaying know-how for outdoor climbing
✧ Practice: building belay stations, basic safety and knot techniques, rope-team routine and abseiling
✧ The focus is on the fundamentals you need to get started on multi-pitch routes - compact, practical and in a small group.
✧ The course is aimed at climbers who already have some experience and want to prepare for the step from the climbing wall or crag into alpine terrain.
INFO
Services
Included in the price
'- Complete 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
South Tyrol - Dolomites
Best time of year
May - October
Duration
1 day
Meeting point
agreed individually
Requirements
Prior knowledge
'- Confident, independent climbing and belaying indoors up to grade V
- Some initial experience of climbing on natural rock at a crag (grade III-IV)
Physical requirements
'- Enough fitness for approaches of 1-2 h
- Sure-footed walking on rough terrain
- A head for heights
PRICE
Participants
3 - 4 people
Price
1 - 2 people:
3 or more people:
on request
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
Day 1: Practice at the crag
At the crag we will learn the various topics hands-on and practise them thoroughly "on a small scale", so that by the end of the day we have mastered the different techniques and can transfer them easily to alpine terrain and multi-pitch routes. We concentrate on the most important topics and practise them until they are second nature. Depending on the group, prior knowledge and terrain, we take a little more time for individual topics so that the routines are not only understood but can be carried out safely. Especially when building belay stations, abseiling and in the rope-team routine, this is exactly what makes the difference in the end.
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 Alpine Basic course for?
The course is aimed at climbers who have already gained experience at the climbing wall or the crag and want to prepare for the step to multi-pitch routes. If you already climb grade V and have had a first taste of multi-pitch climbing, even if only as a second, this course is a great fit.
What exactly will I learn on this course day?
The focus is on the fundamentals: building belay stations, rope-team routine, abseiling over several pitches, plus knots, equipment and belaying know-how. We practise everything hands-on until the routines are second nature and can be transferred smoothly to alpine terrain.
What equipment do I need to bring?
You will receive the detailed packing list with your confirmation email. If you are missing individual items such as a harness or helmet, you can rent the equipment from the South Tyrol mountain guides for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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