Daniela
Super Organisation, tolle Erlebnisse, feines Essen, sogar bei einer Übernachtung auf dem Gletscher ;) Davide verwöhnt einem wirklich rundum, sogar mit Frühstückskaffe ans Bett!
This mountaineering course in expedition format will on the one hand teach you the necessary basics and on the other hand the belaying and rescue techniques needed to undertake easy alpine ascents on your own. In addition, we will camp on the glacier in expedition style. This course is ideal preparation for expeditions in the mountain ranges of the world. Hands-on training of the highest class, for true adventurers!
CHF 790.00
The sky slowly turns pink and the summits, lined up one after another, look even more dramatic and rugged than they appeared in daylight. It is a beautiful spectacle of nature. The sun stops warming us and we have to shovel out a level platform where we will pitch our tents. By the time we are done, night has already caught up with us. Meanwhile dinner is simmering on the gas stove we rely on for these tours, waiting for hungry mountaineers. The sky fills with stars, the view is crystal clear and the air is icy cold. We drink a sip of tea and toast to a successful day, chat a little longer and then retreat into our tents, where we are embraced by warm sleeping bags. 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 two 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 camp on the glacier. If you have questions, we will specifically address the course content that helps you progress in the mountains.
Our tent-based mountaineering courses in expedition format 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 hybrid mountaineering courses are:
Furka, Susten, Hüfi, Gadmen, Krönten, Clariden and many more.
Daniela
Super Organisation, tolle Erlebnisse, feines Essen, sogar bei einer Übernachtung auf dem Gletscher ;) Davide verwöhnt einem wirklich rundum, sogar mit Frühstückskaffe ans Bett!
Andrew
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.
Some previous experience is an advantage, but not required.
Fitness for longer hikes with heavy luggage of up to 5 hours
We meet at the «Grotte De Glace» at the Rhone Glacier and divide the equipment among the participants. 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. After about 3 hours of walking we reach our base camp. Once the campsite is set up, we learn about the various rescue techniques on the glacier and practise handling ice axe and crampons with an exciting ice axe course.
As the day draws to a close, we enjoy a warming vegetarian dinner in expedition style. 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 today’s application tour with dreamlike visibility. The summit is chosen together with all members, so that we are all at the same level. In optimal conditions, however, we head for the majestic Dammastock summit. At 3630 m it is the highest mountain in the canton of Uri. The view from the ridge is unique and the last, steeper metres are easy to manage even for first-time alpinists. Thanks to the techniques learned, everyone should be able to navigate through the crevassed terrain. After a well-earned summit photo, we head gently back to base camp. As soon as we get there, everything is dismantled before we head back down into the valley. The photos and videos of this incredible micro expedition tour are produced by a professional photographer. That way you can prove to everyone what a truly extraordinary experience you have had.
We spend the night in suitable expedition tents on the glacier.
The Rhone Glacier lies at the Furkapass in the far north-east of the canton of Valais, right on the border with Uri. The meeting point for the course is at the historic «Grotte De Glace» at the Rhone Glacier (by the Hotel Belvédère). It is easily reached by car or by PostBus from Andermatt or Oberwald.
It is the source of the Rhone and offers extremely impressive alpine scenery. Thanks to the direct road access at the Furkapass, hours of approach are not needed. The terrain changes quickly from gentle ice surfaces to jagged crevasse zones and raging meltwater streams – the perfect practical training ground.
Unlike classic, hut-based courses, on this 2-day hybrid basic course you spend the night in real expedition style, in tents directly on the glacier. This combines sound alpine training with an intense wilderness adventure under a starry sky.
The programme is extremely practice-oriented:
Unlike classic courses, this format simulates the real conditions of a high-mountain expedition (e.g. in the Andes, the Himalaya or Alaska). Here you learn essential skills that simply cannot be trained in SAC huts:
