Alpine climbing course for ridges

Alpine ridges present different challenges to classic multi-pitch routes. Instead of climbing from belay station to belay station, exposed climbing sections, walking sections, descents and abseil points alternate constantly. Safety and efficiency here depend above all on the ability to choose the right technique for every situation. Anyone who relies exclusively on classic multi-pitch techniques will quickly reach their limits – or simply make too slow progress. This is exactly where our course comes in. You’ll learn how to use long and short ropes correctly, various belay techniques, efficient abseiling and how to switch quickly between techniques. Orientation, route-finding and assessing alpine hazards are also covered. The aim is for you to be able to move independently, safely and efficiently along alpine ridges. We tailor the content, duration and level to suit your group individually. There’ll be plenty of opportunity to practise, experiment and, of course, enjoy being out and about together. The courses take place in the Innsbruck area or in the Zugspitze region. Depending on the course content and duration, we’ll either set off from the valley or spend several days based at a mountain hut, where we can apply the techniques we’ve learnt directly on varied alpine ridge tours.