Course Content:

• Climbing technique

• Knot skills

• Belaying techniques

• Rope handling

• Threading and setting up anchors at belay stations

Requirements:
Suitable for beginners and indoor climbers with a generally good level of fitness.

Course Location:
Engelberg/Central Switzerland

Detailed Program:

• Meeting Point: Mountain guide office, welcome, and equipment check

• Initial Assessment: Discuss current skill level and course objectives

• Equipment Knowledge & Brief Theory Session

• Practical Training: Tailored to individual course goals

• Course End: Around 5:00 PM in Engelberg/Central Switzerland

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, and personal consumption.

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