BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE - SAFETY ACADEMY

Do you dream of exploring breathtaking mountain landscapes away from well-trodden paths? Then our SAFETY ACADEMY MOUNTAINEERING Basic course is the perfect opportunity! The aim of this course is to teach you the elementary climbing techniques and ways to travel that you’ll need for your alpine adventure. Starting with the understanding of alpine dangers, you will learn how to identify the possible risks early and react to them effectively. We place particular emphasis on the selection and safe use of your equipment, including important knot techniques to help you in a wide range of situations.

We will fine-tune your walking technique in difficult terrain so you can move independently in the mountains. Our training course also focuses on how to tread and walk on pathless terrain and walk on firn fields. You’ll gain insight into the basics of outdoor rock climbing and learn how to overcome short climbing passages when wearing mountaineering boots. The course is rounded off with belaying techniques for challenging passages on the rock face. Our SAFETY ACADEMY training courses provide the ideal basis for ensuring you have no problem independently conducting alpine tours and walking along paths secured with wire rope.

DETAILS MOUNTAINEERING BASIC

TRAINING ON FIRN, ROCK AND SCREE AS A BASIS FOR MOUNTAINEERING IN THE ALPS

Content includes ascending and descending pathless terrain, elementary climbing techniques, walking on paths secured with wire rope, braking falls in firn, tour planning, material science, knot techniques and nature conservation.

3 days
5-6 participants
for beginners and advanced users
from 250 €* per person

* Prices may be adjusted to the specific country’s price level. Excluding overnight stay and meals

TRAINING CONTENT

Footwork on steep snow and ice
Climbing and belaying techniques in alpine terrain
Climbing in mountain boots
Risk assessment of alpine hazards
Rope guidance and walking on challenging passages
Using fixed anchor points
Belay anchor construction and rappelling
Tour planning
If and where possible: Firn training (using an ice axe, walking techniques, arrest techniques)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Basic knowledge of wilderness travel
Good balance in uneven terrain
Good fitness for approaches and tours
Knowledge of knotting techniques is an advantage, but not necessary

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Course start	Course end	Course type	Mountain guide	Location	Country
Course start Apr 19, 2025	Course end Apr 21, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Bureau des Guides d'Annecy	Location Haute-savoie - Aravis	Country	Book now
Course start May 9, 2025	Course end May 11, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Blue Mountain Spirit Bergschule	Location Chiemgauer Alpen	Country	Book now
Course start May 9, 2025	Course end May 11, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Peakshunter Mountain Guides	Location Aosta Valley - Mont Blanc area	Country	Book now
Course start May 23, 2025	Course end May 25, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Blue Mountain Spirit Bergschule	Location Chiemgauer Alpen	Country	Book now
Course start Jun 3, 2025	Course end Jun 5, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Thomas Schäfer	Location Vorarlberg	Country	Book now
Course start Jun 6, 2025	Course end Jun 8, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Blue Mountain Spirit Bergschule	Location Chiemgauer Alpen	Country	Book now
Course start Jun 6, 2025	Course end Jun 8, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Alpincenter Obergurgl	Location Ötztaler Alpen	Country	Book now
Course start Jun 7, 2025	Course end Jun 9, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Bureau des Guides d'Annecy	Location Haute-savoie - Aravis	Country	Book now
Course start Jun 7, 2025	Course end Jun 9, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Guides Serre Chevalier	Location Oisans	Country	Book now
Course start Jun 14, 2025	Course end Sep 16, 2025	Course type Mountaineering Basic	Mountain guide Guides Serre Chevalier	Location Ecrins	Country	Book now