Name: Ice climbing course for beginners
Brand: Exped Tribe GmbH
Price: 690.00 CHF
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Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

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Basic course – your start in the world of ice climbing

In 1966 Yvon Chouinard revolutionised the world of ice climbing, thanks to the development of curved picks, which enabled mountaineers to climb ever steeper ice walls using the “piolet traction” technique. The region around Mont Blanc quickly established itself as the development area for the new equipment and as a testing ground for alpine objectives of all difficulties. Sixty years later, ice climbing remains a niche discipline that has become ever more popular among rock climbers and adventure lovers. Because climbing on ice is very varied, intense and above all incredibly good fun.

Ice climbing should be seen as a serious sport that demands a certain amount of experience in alpine terrain and in belay technique. We can only warmly recommend an introduction by a knowledgeable person. During this 1-day ice climbing course you may not learn to climb Icelandic “shrimp” ice, but we will teach you everything you need in order to practise this fascinating sport independently and in complete safety at the ice crag. Get ready for an incredible adventure into the world of frozen water!

If instead you are looking for an advanced course, this is the right course for you: Ice climbing course for advanced climbers

Reviews

Simon

All in all great experience with Exped Tribe! Had an amazing day ice climbing with Davide from Exped Tribe and Paul, our mountain guide. From the start on Davide was very hostile and patient in answering all my questions and the organisation of the trip was very professional. The perfect weather in the ice climbing arena in Adelboden completed this extraordinary adventure. Seems like the ice climbing fever got me! Thanks for everything, Exped tribe! Looking forward for some further adventures.
Philipp

Ich durfte eine spannende und gelungene, erste Erfahrung beim Eisklettern machen. Das Team von Exped Tribe kann ich nur weiterempfehlen.
Heidi

Wissen, Erfahren, Erleben und Fun? Dan besucht den Eiskletter Kurs bei Exped Tribe! Ich kann Exped Tribe nur weiter empfehlen! Super Team und einfach ein geniales Erlebnis. Am Ende wisst ihr, wie das Eis aufgebaut ist, wie Eisschrauben setzen und eine Sanduhr bauen. Es ist ein Glücksgefühl am Seil mit Steigeisen und Pickel zu hängen und am Eis hochklettern. ;-)
Es wird bei mir nicht das letze mal sein.
Giorgia

Il nostro BATTESIMO SUL GHIACCIO è stato veramente fenomenale! Davide di Exped Tribe ha organizzato la migliore esperienza di scalata sul ghiaccio che potessimo desiderare. Un mix perfetto fatto di: tante persone provenienti da luoghi diversi, un istruttore di scalata preparatissimo e attento, tante leccornie per recuperare le forze, un clima amichevole e massima disponibilità e attenzione da parte di Davide.
Non potevamo chiedere di più :)
Non vediamo l'ora di partecipare ad un'altra delle tante iniziative che Exped Tribe propone!
Saskia

I can only recommend doing the Ice Climbing Baptism with Exped Tribe. Great guides who explained everything very well and ensured everyone was belaying/belayed safely.
There was a very open atmosphere, so everyone felt comfortable asking every question that came up.
Matthieu

Took a beginner Ice climbing course with them. Great organization, extremely competent guide, awesome experience despite the crazy weather! I really recommend.
Martyna

Exped Tribe organized everything very quickly and are very communicative. We had a wonderful ice climbing baptism course with beautiful weather and a very good and experienced instructor. If you want to start your adventure with ice climbing, I definitely recommend it! Thanks for a great day and helping me learn more! ☺️💪
Marc

Super Kurs! Sehr gut organisiert. Das Niveau wurde individuell den Bedürfnissen und Können der Teilnehmer angepasst. Ausgezeichneter Bergführer, wo sein Wissen gerne mit uns geteilt hat. Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs verhältniss.
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Nilton

I took the beginner ice climbing course at Exped Tribe on February 4th, 2024 and it was a great experience. The course was really well organized and the mountain guide instructor was really good. It's a nice experience for people who already enjoy climbing. I don't climb often, but that wasn't a problem because the team helped me remember all the basics. I managed to learn and climb according to my own fitness level. We spend the day ice climbing in a beautiful location. Definitely recommend.

Requirements

Technique

Ice climbing

No previous experience needed. Some experience in rock climbing is an advantage.

Fitness

Endurance

Generally fit and able to walk for up to 1 hour.

Programme

Meet & greet at the meeting point. Dividing up the equipment and walking in to the ice crag. Introduction to ice tool and footwork technique. Short introduction to screw technique and belay station building, including the Abalakov thread. Now let’s get down to business! We look for steep, thick icicles on which we can improve our technique. Experienced participants can lead if they wish. Otherwise, this adventure is climbed on top rope. Winding down the day and overnight stay.

Teilnehmende des Eiskletterkurses mit Helmen und Gurten im Schnee

We look for a new sector where we can climb steep ice formations. Today we look at advanced ice climbing topics such as belay station building, leading and ice tool/crampon technique. Our mountain guide will teach you all the necessary techniques so that you can ice climb on your own at the crag. End of the adventure around 16:00.

Eiskletterin an einer blauen Eiswand unter tiefblauem Himmel

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Info

IFMGA certified mountain guide
Hut / accommodation booking
Tour preparation, route discussion and weather consultation
Photo report
Group equipment

Travel to and from the destination
Hut / accommodation overnight stays with half board
Lift tickets, cable cars, taxis (if necessary)
Personal equipment
Insurance
Everything not listed under “Included”

Accommodation

Depending on the course location we stay, for example, at the Hotel Capetta in Avers, or in nearby mid-range accommodation.

Clothing / Equipment

Hard shell jacket
Soft shell or down jacket
Breathable clothing
Hat
2 pairs of gloves

Helmet
Climbing harness
2 HMS carabiners, if available
2 ice tools, if available
Crampons, if available

Sturdy footwear with a stiff sole (semi- or fully crampon-compatible)
Sunglasses or ski goggles
Sun cream and lip balm
Water bottle and thermos flask
Possibly camera and power bank
Rucksack (30 l)
Hut sleeping bag liner
Head torch
Toiletries (reduced to a minimum)

Helmet, CHF 20.00
2 ice axes, CHF 50.00
Crampons, CHF 50.00
Climbing harness, CHF 20.00

FAQ

The course is ideal for all mountain sports enthusiasts and adventure lovers who would like to learn a new dimension of climbing in complete safety. It is also perfect as preparation for a first lead on ice.

No, no previous experience in ice climbing is needed. First experience in classic rock climbing or in belaying is, however, an advantage, since ice climbing is a serious sport.

The aim of the basic course is that afterwards you can operate independently and safely at the ice crag:

Day 1: introduction to ice tool and footwork technique as well as to screw technique. You learn belay station building (including the Abalakov ice thread) and climb on top rope on steep ice formations.
Day 2: consolidation of climbing technique in a new sector. Advanced topics such as independent belay station building and first steps in leading are on the programme.

Ice climbing course for beginners

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Basic course – your start in the world of ice climbing

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