HIGH ALTITUDE COURSE ADVANCED
Duration: 2 Days
Country/Region: Switzerland, Uri
Price: 690 CHF p.P. – with 4 or more PAX / 790 CHF p.P. – 3 PAX / 890 CHF p.P. – 2 PAX
Participants: 2-6
Dates
or on request
Crevasse rescue, glaciology, navigation, belaying and progression on demanding tours and under difficult weather conditions. In the High Altitude Course 2.0 we teach advanced climbers the necessary know-how to master difficult tours. This course is reserved for those who have already attended one of our high altitude courses.
A practical training of the extra class, for true adventurers!
Hybrid High Altitude course for advanced
Hybrid high altitude course for advanced climbers
The sky slowly turns pink and the peaks that line up seem even more dramatic and rugged than they looked in the daylight. It is a beautiful natural spectacle. The sun stops warming and we have to shovel out a flat where we will place our tents. By the time we are done, night has caught up with us. Dinner is now simmering over the gasoline stove we entrust for these trips, waiting for hungry mountaineers. The sky fills with stars, the visibility is crystal clear and the air is icy cold. We take a sip of tea and toast the successful day, chat briefly and then head to our tents, where we are embraced by warm sleeping bags. Tomorrow will be another terrific day that will take us to untouched corners of the canton of Uri, far away from everything and yet very close to the nature that we appreciate so extraordinarily.
In these two days we will learn a lot: from crevasse rescue and more advanced topics of alpine touring, to planning a tour and map reading, and even tackling difficult alpine tours. To make it even more adventurous, we will camp on the glacier.
If you have questions, we will specifically address course content that will help you progress on the mountain.
Our tent-based advanced high altitude expedition format courses are as unique as you are: that’s why we plan them carefully and adventurously so that we will have an unforgettable adventure full of breathtaking views, exercise and fun on the glacier.
Some areas where we offer our advanced expedition format high altitude courses are: Furka, Susten, Hüfi, Gadmen and many more.
High Altitude Advanced Course
The perfect offer if you want to experience a two-day training in alpine environment and combine it with winter camping.
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Your benefits with Exped Tribe:
Local and multilingual mountain guide
Support member
Small groups
Vegetarian friendly
Co2 compensation
Rental materials
Planned schedule of the Advanced High Altitude Course
Day 1
We meet at the “Grotte De Glace” on the Rhone glacier and distribute the equipment among the participants. Already we are all secured to the rope and hike through crevasses and small watercourses. After about 3 hours of hiking we reach our base camp. After setting up camp, we learn about the different rescue techniques on the glacier, as well as other advanced aspects of high altitude touring.
As the day draws to a close, we enjoy a warming expedition style vegetarian dinner. We gaze at the stars and discuss again the techniques and aspects that have been applied. Sleep tight and see you tomorrow
Day 2
The early bird catches the worm! We eat a fortifying breakfast and start with a dreamlike view for today’s application tour. The summit is selected with all members, so that everyone is at the same level. However, if conditions are optimal, we will head for a nearby challenging peak where we will apply the techniques we have learned. Thanks to the techniques learned, everyone should be able to navigate through the crevasse landscape. After a well-deserved summit photo, we will gently make our way back to Base Camp. Once we reach this, everything will be dismantled before heading back to the valley. The pictures and videos for this incredible micro expedition tour will be taken by a professional photographer. So you can prove to everyone what you have experienced really extraordinary.
Important Info about your adventure
Clothing
- Hard Shell jacket
- Spare underwear (the warmest you have)
- Warm and waterproof touring pants, warm base layer & sweater
- Soft shell or fleece jacket
- Hat, gloves, balaclava
- Two pairs of long and warm socks
Miscellaneous
- Sunglasses
- Ski goggles
- Sun and lip cream
- Drinking bottle and thermos flask
- Camera and power bank
- Plaster and Compeed
- Ankle-high, stiff and waterproof mountain boots
- Backpack (80-100l)
Technical equipment
- Telescopic poles
- Crampons suitable for the mountain boots
- Ice axe
- Climbing harness
- Glacier set (Grigri or Micro Traxion, webbing sling 60 cm, webbing sling 120 cm, 2x Prusik sling, 2x HMS carabiners, 2x ice screws)
- Further climbing material, if available
For the overnight
- Warm sleeping bag (comfort temperature -5°/-10°)
- Sleeping mat (insulated preferably)
- ISO mat
- Cutlery (fork/knife/spoon/cup/bowl)
- Headlamp
- Toiletries (reduced to minimum)
- Other camping equipment, if available
Services
- Federally certified mountain guide
- Half board
- Professional photo and video reportage
- Group material
Catering
- Snack (serves to replenish the energy balance): This is eaten between breakfast and dinner and taken along for appropriate days. Good choices are dried fruit, chocolate, cheese, whole grain bread and energy bars. Remember not to make your backpack too heavy.
- Half board (included): Out of commitment to animal welfare, we do not offer fish/meat. We do our best to keep the menu as exciting as possible despite logistical challenges. Please notify us in advance of any special dietary needs
Rental material
- Trekking poles, CHF 15.00
- Climbing harness, CHF 20.00
- Crampons, CHF 20.00
- Ice axe, CHF 15.00
- Glacier climbing set, CHF 50.00
- Winter sleeping bag, CHF 50.00
- Insulated sleeping mat, CHF 25.00
- Trekking backpack (80l), CHF 20.00
- Private expedition tent, CHF 35.00
Others, Add-Ons
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This high altitude course is suitable for both beginners and advanced, as the course content is adapted according to the wishes and level of all participants;
HIGH ALTITUDE COURSE ADVANCED
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