Course Content:

• Knot techniques

• Equipment knowledge

• Belaying techniques

• Anchor building

• Rappelling techniques

• Handling mobile protection (cams, nuts, etc.)

• Tour planning

• Solutions for worst-case scenarios

Requirements:

This course is designed for climbers with outdoor climbing experience who can lead climb 5b/c in the gym. Good physical fitness is required, as approaches of 1.5 hours are common.

👉 If you are just starting your outdoor climbing journey, the Basic Climbing Course is a better fit!

Course Location:

The course will take place in the Engelberg Valley, if possible. Accommodation must be organized independently (best option: Engelberg).

Detailed Program:

Day 1

• Meeting point: 08:30 (location to be announced)

• Course start, welcome & equipment check

• Approach to the climbing spot

• Assessment & discussion of course objectives

• Equipment knowledge / belaying techniques / anchor building / rappelling

• Lunch break on the go

• Multi-pitch climbing techniques & strategies

• Lots of climbing on real rock

• Descent

• Systematic tour planning session in a restaurant (How to assess routes? Is a 5a always a 5a?)

• End of Day 1

Day 2

• Meeting point: 08:15 (location to be announced)

• Approach to the climbing spot

• Introduction to mobile protection

• Application tour

• Lunch break on the go

• Handling worst-case scenarios (What to do if...)

• Course ends around 17:00

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

• Accommodation

• Personal expenses

What is the difference compared to the MSL Basic Course (1 day)?

The 2-day course provides a deeper insight into the art of multi-pitch climbing (MSL). Therefore, you should already have outdoor climbing experience and feel comfortable lead climbing up to 5c.

Where do we stay overnight?

That’s up to you! The best options are a hotel, hostel, or campsite in Engelberg.

When do you decide whether the course will take place due to the weather?

We need dry rock to run the course. We will contact you 2-3 days before the course to provide an update. If the weather forecast is unstable, we may need to make a last-minute decision.

What happens in bad weather, e.g., rain all day?

If the weather is bad, the course will either be held at an alternative location in Central Switzerland (Engelberg Valley, Sisikon, Uri) or we will offer you a rescheduled date.

What if I can’t attend any of the rescheduled dates due to bad weather?

If none of the proposed alternative dates work for you, you will receive a full refund. To process the refund, we need your IBAN number, account holder name, and postal code/city. Please send this information via email.

Equipment List

• Climbing harness

• Helmet

• Climbing shoes

• 3-4 locking carabiners

• 120 cm sling

• Prusik loop

• Belay device (ATC Guide, Tuber – also for rappelling)

• 2x50m half ropes (if available)

• 6 quickdraws (if available)

• Suitable clothing

• Trekking or hiking shoes

• Half-fare card (Halbtax) or GA travelcard

• Sunglasses & sunscreen

• Lunch