ALPINE CLIMBING
ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY
3 days
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
450,- €
ABOUT THE TRAINING
The step from the climbing crag to the big walls comes together here with a plan, hands-on practice and a good dose of alpine instinct.
3 days
Ortovox Safety Academy - climbing course Alpine Climbing: Are you already climbing independently outdoors in rock climbing crags and perhaps have even taken your first steps on multi-pitch routes? Have you already completed our Rock Basic? Now you want to head for the real big walls in the mountains? Then our SAFETY ACADEMY ALPINE ADVANCED is exactly the right springboard for independent alpine climbing! We build on your basic knowledge from previous courses and your own climbing background and add everything that matters for tackling alpine routes: orientation on the approach and on the wall, advanced belay techniques and belay station set-ups, the use of mobile protection, hazard assessment and risk evaluation. You can also pick up plenty of tips and tricks for proper alpine climbing from the alpine know-how of our Safety Academy mountain guides.
TRAINING CONTENT
✧ Course content theory: Knots and belaying, tour planning for multi-pitch routes, special features of alpine climbing.
✧ Use of topo guides, gear knowledge, alpine hazards, as well as weather and orientation in the mountains.
✧ Course content practice: Variations of belay station building and belay techniques at the belay station.
✧ Route-finding on rock, the use of nuts and cams, as well as systems for climbing and belaying in the rope team.
✧ Climbing on an alpine multi-pitch route as well as abseiling and descent techniques for smooth and efficient movement on the wall.
INFO
Services
Included in the price
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs
- 2 overnight stays with half board (in a hut or hotel - mountain guide's overnight expenses 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 - Dolomites
Best time of year
May - October
Duration
3 days
Meeting point
is agreed individually
Requirements
Prior knowledge
- Basic knowledge from CLIMBING ADVANCED or other sport climbing courses
- Proficiency in belaying and knotting techniques for multi-pitch routes
- Lead climbing experience on well-protected multi-pitch routes (grades III-IV)
Physical requirements
- Good physical condition (for a 1-2 hour approach)
- Surefootedness
- No fear of heights
PRICING
Participants
3 - 4 people
Prices
1 - 2 people:
3 or more people:
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: Climbing crag & fundamentals
We will spend the whole day in a climbing crag, working intensively on the fundamentals, especially on the ground, so that we are ready for a first alpine climbing tour on the second day. After a short introduction and gear briefing, we will focus in particular on building belay stations and placing mobile protection. These are two essential topics for safe alpine climbing, especially in the Dolomites, where a great deal of personal initiative is often still required. We will look at all the necessary knots and practise them, go through the sequence of multi-pitch tours, and take away valuable tips and tricks for efficient systems at the belay station.
Day 2: Short tour & planning
Depending on how ready we feel, we will either climb a short tour or deepen and practise the course content further. The aim is to plan a multi-pitch route together for the following day. Along the way, you will get valuable tips on what can already be read from topos and how to decide which gear you should take with you the next day. The second day then revolves entirely around our planned tour. We will not choose a route that is too long, so that we can keep returning to different learning topics on the way and optimise our systems. At the end of the tour, we will also learn and practise the correct and efficient approach to abseiling.
Day 3: Alpine multi-pitch tour
On the third day as well, we will best apply what we have learned so far on an alpine multi-pitch route. We adapt the route individually to the group, and each rope team independently thinks through the gear required and the demands they can expect on the route. In this way, the content of the first two days gradually becomes real practice in genuine alpine terrain.
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 Alpine Advanced course for?
The course is intended for climbers who are already climbing independently outdoors in the climbing crag and ideally already have some initial experience on multi-pitch routes. If you want to take the next step towards alpine climbing, this is an excellent fit.
What equipment do I need for the course?
You will receive the exact packing list with the confirmation email. Most important are personal items such as a climbing harness and climbing shoes. Missing equipment can be rented from the mountain guides for a small wear-and-tear fee.
Is the course only practice, or is there real climbing too?
Both. At the beginning, we work on fundamentals such as belay station building, gear and systems; afterwards, we put what we have learned into practice on a short tour and finally on an alpine multi-pitch route. So it does not remain theoretical, but is applied directly outdoors.
