This long weekend will introduce you the the most essential skills and practices required for fun and safe ice climbing. The area around Längenfeld in the Ötz valley offers ideal terrain for learning to climb.
This course is suitable for fit beginner climbers and is also a great transition program for rock climbers. An approach focusing on personal technical movement skills allows for differing rates of development.
The thermal spa Aqua Dome in Längenfeld offers the perfect remedy to sooth sore muscles after a fun but tiring day climbing.
Date
25.-27. december 2011
23.-25. Januar 2012
Price
€ 250
Difficulty & Prerequisites
This course is designed for total beginners and basic level climbers. Ice climbing can be a strenuous activity but our instruction will emphasize development of technique to reduce the need for brute strength. The climbing will be tailored towards your ability and strength as much as possible. A high level of fitness will contribute to enjoyment and achievement.
You need NO previous experience
Meeting Point
Monday 9 a.m. at the infopoint in Längenfeld.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Meeting at 9:00am at the infopoint, introduce program, issue and check gear, head for local climbing area.
Day 2-3: At various climbing areas around Längenfeld, climbing approx. 5 hours a day.
Objectives and content
Review safety procedures (knots, belays etc) & basic rope techniques
Use & placement of crampons and ice tools
Movement skills on short top-roped climbs: learn to climb efficiently and quickly
Personal climbing skill coaching
Use of ice screws, anchor construction
Learn how to recognize the quality of ice
Instructors & Group Size
Our guides are fully qualified and have years of experience under their belts.
There is a minimum of 4 an a maximum of 6 people per guide.
Accommodation
Yes, we can organize an accomodation for you. Let us know what you prefer!
Equipment & Clothing
The course fee includes use of technical gear although you should feel free to bring any gear you already have.
Equipment List
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Boots, mountaineering boots
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Daypack (large enough for spare clothing, your lunch & climbing gear e.g. rope & crampons)
Clothing List
There can be prolonged periods of inactivity in very cold temperatures. Don't be afraid to bring too much! We suggest bringing light clothing of varying thicknesses that can be 'layered' to achieve comfort and versatility. The most important consideration for clothing is the ability to regulate temperature as you change from periods of activity to periods of rest. We discourage cotton clothing as it causes rapid heat loss when wet.
We suggest you bring:
Long underwear (top & bottom), polypro, wool or fleece
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Warm pants (pref. insulated or fleece)
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Warm shirt (not cotton)
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Sweater (medium or lightweight)
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Fleece Jacket (heavyweight)
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Insulated jacket or vest
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Waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or nylon)
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Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex or nylon)
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2 sets Socks (wool outer & polypro liner)
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Wool or fleece hat that will cover ears & fit under helmet
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Waterproof climbing gloves &/or mitts plus spares
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Knee-length Gaiters
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Neck tube
Booking Information
Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment.
With your booking we require a deposit of 20% of the price. At least 2 weeks before the course gets stardet we need the full payment. Otherwise we can’t guarantee your booking. To avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties we suggest you take a cancellation insurance.
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