This intensive mountaineering instruction courses in the Ötztal provides a grounding in alpine mountaineering: climbing on snow, ice, rock & mixed terrain, glacier travel, crevasse rescue & navigation. Experience the thrills of your first summits, enjoy great company & be left ready to continue on your own or to join us on our advanced programs.

On the end of this week we will climb the Wildspitze, the highest peak in Tirol, 3770 m.

There is considerable flexibility built into the delivery of this course, no course is exactly the same. Snow and weather conditions will dictate the order of presentation to some degree.Key topics will be constantly revisited during the program.

Topics include:

• Snow School: - Movement on snow - Use of Ice Axe - Self Arrests - Snow Anchors

• Ice School: - Use of Crampons - Ice Anchors

• Glacier Safety: - Glacier Morphology - Choosing a Safe Route - Rope Use for Glaciers - Crevasse Rescue

• Navigation: - Map and Compass Use - Whiteout Procedures - Route Planning

• Safe Movement: - Trail Techniques and Pacing - Use of Rope on Snow, Ice and Mixed Terrain

• Navigation: - Map and Compass Use - Whiteout Procedures - Route Planning

• Accident and Emergency Procedures

• CLIMBS!!! 'Introduction to Mountaineering' is a 'hands-on' course. Skills are explained, demonstrated in the field and then put into practice by participants during glacier crossings and peak ascents. Expect to be sharing the lead, solving route finding problems and fully involved in decision making.

Length
6 days

Dates

24.June-29.June 2012

08.-13. July 2012

29.July-3. August 2012

12.-17. August 2012

2.-07.September 2012

Price and Group size

€ 669,00, max. 6 person/guide


Price Inklusives
Certified mountain guide

Equipment

Hut fees (Bed and Halfboard)

Luggage Transport

Chairlift

Prerequisites
The only prerequisites? A desire to learn, good physical fitness & a positive, adventurous attitude.

Booking Information

Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We should receive your booking at the latest 3 weeks before the camp begins. We require a 50% deposit with your booking. Full payment is required 3 weeks in advance.

tel. call: 0043 664 5016864.

 

back to summer overview

 

Ötztaler Urkund, 3556m.