ORTOVOX Safety Academy · 3 days
Mountaineering Basic
Build confidence on firn, rock and scree and learn the core techniques for independent alpine tours away from marked trails.
Course overview
A solid foundation for alpine terrain.
Mountaineering Basic is your practical introduction to independent alpinism. You develop efficient walking technique in demanding terrain, learn to recognise alpine hazards and use your equipment correctly. Training moves from pathless ground and simple climbing passages to firn, exposed sections and the basic rope skills needed for safer alpine tours.
Summer courses
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What you will cover
Practise the skills.
Understand the decisions.
A three-day practical course for beginners and experienced participants. Training areas and daily objectives are selected according to the weather, conditions and the experience of the group.
- Efficient ascent and descent in pathless terrain
- Movement on firn, rock and scree
- Elementary climbing technique in mountaineering boots
- Safe movement on fixed-cable and exposed passages
- Braking a fall on firn
- Tour planning and alpine hazard awareness
- Equipment knowledge and essential knots
- Basic belay techniques for simple climbing passages
- Responsible movement and nature conservation
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