Hochtour
High-altitude mountaineering course
Ready for the high mountains
- Region
- Tyrol
- Participants
- 1–8
„Where hiking trails end and glaciers begin: learn the techniques that will open up new high-alpine destinations for you.“
Description
Our high-altitude mountaineering course is aimed at groups who wish to embark on high-altitude mountaineering together or to build on their skills on the glacier. You book the course as a group – we’ll tailor the content, duration and level to suit your individual needs.
From walking safely in crampons and correct rope techniques on a glacier to crevasse rescue and route planning: we’ll equip you with the know-how you need to plan and undertake high-altitude tours with increasing independence and confidence. The focus is primarily on practical experience – we practise directly in the terrain and combine training with days spent together in the high-alpine mountains.
Training content
- Walking and climbing with crampons
- Use of ice axes and other high-altitude mountaineering equipment
- Rope work and rope techniques on a glacier
- Behaviour on glaciers with numerous crevasses
- Rescue from a crevasse and self-rescue
- Building a stand in snow and ice
- Fundamentals of Safety Engineering
- Orientation and route planning
- Assessment of conditions and alpine hazards
- Tactics and efficient movement at full speed

