This mountaineering course with an overnight stay in a mountain hut will on the one hand teach you the necessary basics as well as belaying and rescue techniques so that you can undertake easy alpine ascents on your own; on the other hand we will consolidate and deepen our knowledge through two application tours. Hands-on training of the highest class, for true adventurers!
CHF 990.00
The sky slowly turns pink and the summits, lined up one after another, look even more dramatic and rugged than they did in daylight. It is a beautiful spectacle of nature. The sun stops warming us and we slowly make our way back to the hut, which is waiting for us with dinner. By the time we arrive, night has already caught up with us. The sky fills with stars, the view is crystal clear and the air is icy cold. We chat a little longer about today’s course modules and, in the lounge, pick out the application tour for the following day. Tomorrow will be another magnificent day, taking us into untouched corners of the canton of Uri, far away from everything and yet very close to the nature we value so extraordinarily.
Over these three days we will learn quite a lot: from the correct handling of crampons and ice axe, planning a tour and map reading, through to crevasse rescue and much more. To make the whole thing even more adventurous, we will carry out two application tours to consolidate the know-how we have gained. If you have questions, we will specifically address the course content that helps you progress in the mountains.
Our mountaineering courses are as unique as you are: that is why we plan them carefully and full of adventure, so that we experience an unforgettable adventure full of breathtaking views, movement and fun on the glacier.
Some of the areas where we offer our mountaineering courses for beginners are:
Furka, Susten, Hüfi, Gadmen, Gornergletscher, Rosenlauigletscher, Aletsch and many more.
For the truly adventurous among us: on the glacier we also offer a mountaineering course with a tent overnight stay as expedition preparation.
Amdrew
110% satisfied with the all round excellent service. Very friendly professional, and I would not hesitate in recommending Exped Tribe to all that are interested in the Alpine environment. A big hand to our guide ,Stefan- he was excellent- thank you so much for the amazing experience.
No previous experience required
Fitness for hikes of up to 3 hours per day
We meet up and divide the equipment among the participants. After the approach to the selected hut and a short settling in, we start with the ICE module: we are introduced to safe walking technique with crampons. Before long we are all secured on the rope and walking through crevasses and small watercourses. We learn about the various rescue techniques on the glacier and also practise handling ice axe and crampons with an exciting ice axe course.
As the day draws to a close, we enjoy a warming dinner. We look at the stars and once again discuss the techniques and aspects we applied. Sleep tight and see you tomorrow!
The early bird catches the worm! We have a fortifying breakfast and set off for the ROCK module with dreamlike visibility. This is complemented by learning further techniques on the ice. With a short application tour in the area we consolidate the know-how we have learned.
Thanks to the techniques learned, everyone should be able to navigate through the crevassed terrain. After the well-earned summit photo we head gently back to the hut. We eat something delicious and discuss together tomorrow’s final tour, a longer application tour that serves as the crowning glory of the training. An introduction to weather science, map reading and planning techniques rounds off the programme and enables you to undertake easy alpine ascents on your own after this course.
We set off early from the hut and head straight for the chosen summit. The techniques you have learned come in handy here, because moving forward often requires a combination of the techniques from both days (rock and ice).
Once the summit is reached, we walk back to the hut, pack up our equipment and reach the meeting point from day 1 again. Until the next adventure! Afterwards we send you the great photos and videos of your training, so that you keep the beautiful memories of these three days with you forever.
The welcoming Tierberglihütte of the SAC section Baselland sits at 2’795 metres on a spectacular rocky pulpit high above the Gadmertal at the Sustenpass. The modernised accommodation offers mountaineers, ski tourers and alpinists 78 bright beds as well as a breathtaking panorama of the Steingletscher and the majestic Sustenhorn. Because of its immediate proximity to the eternal ice, the hut serves as an ideal training ground for rock and ice tours. The roughly two-hour summer approach from the Umpol car park follows either an alpine-marked path or an eventful via ferrata, while in winter the hut is a popular base camp for ski touring.
The ice module gives you the foundation for walking safely on the glacier:
Here we move from bare ice into combined ridge and rock terrain:
No, no previous experience is required for this beginners’ course. You should, however, be sure-footed on normal mountain hiking trails and ideally have hiked in the mountains before.
