Course Content:

• Standard climbing techniques

• Footwork techniques

• Analyzing and improving individual movement patterns

• Proper fall belaying

• Fall training

• Lead climbing tactics

• Resting positions

Requirements:

Good physical fitness, ability to lead climb 5c, outdoor climbing experience, and mastery of belaying techniques.

Course Location:

Engelberg / Central Switzerland

Detailed Program:

• Meeting point (location to be arranged)

• Welcome & equipment check

• Assessment & discussion of course objectives

• Equipment knowledge & short theory session

• Practical training based on course content

• Course ends around 17:00 in Engelberg

Price:

The price includes planning and guiding by a certified mountain guide, as well as their expenses.

Not included:

• Personal transportation costs

• Any cable car tickets

• Personal expenses

When will you decide if the course will take place due to the weather?
We need dry rock to be able to run the course. We will get in touch with you 2-3 days before the course to provide an update. If the weather forecast is unstable, we may have to make a last-minute decision.

What happens in bad weather? For example, if it rains all day?
In case of bad weather, the course will either be held at a different location in Central Switzerland (Engelberg Valley, Sisikon Uri) or we will offer you an alternative date from our calendar.

What if I can’t attend any of the proposed alternative dates due to bad weather?
If this is the case, you will receive a refund. For this, we need your IBAN number, the account holder's name, and the postal code/city. Please provide this information via email.

Can I participate as a beginner?
We recommend the course for people who are physically fit. You don’t necessarily need climbing experience, but it helps if you’ve climbed a few meters in a gym beforehand or if you go bouldering regularly.

Technical Equipment

• Climbing harness

• Helmet (climbing or bike helmet)

• Climbing shoes

• 2 locking carabiners

• 1 sling 60-120 cm (if available)

• 50m rope (if available)

• 6 quickdraws (if available)

• Belay device of your choice (ATC, tube, GriGri, etc.)

• Prusik cord

Personal Equipment

• Appropriate clothing

• Sneakers or hiking shoes

• Optional: Half-fare card (Halbtax) or Swiss Travel Pass (GA)

• Sunglasses & sunscreen

• Packed lunch

• Drinks