Multi-pitch climbing in the Swiss Alps
is an unforgettable experience
Thousands of multi-pitch routes are waiting for you! This course will teach you how to climb them!
Multi-pitch climbing is ascending a route that includes one or more stops at belay stands. A climber leads a pitch and then belays their partner up to the belay stand. The climbers can swap roles as lead climber or belayer on every pitch. The process repeats until the route is climbed or the party retreats.
Have you ever seen rock climbers high on a rock face? That’s multi-pitch climbing! Routes can range between 2 and 25+ pitches (50-400m!) with various degrees of difficulty. The vertical world of multi-pitch climbing is exciting and challenging. There are many skills and techniques required for such an undertaking. This course will equip you to accomplish your goals in a multi-pitch setting.
Here are some of the topics covered in this course:
- Route consideration of what’s best for the team
- Review of lead belaying and belaying from above
- Review protection and anchors
- How Multi-pitch system works.
- Descent options- Rappel or walk-off
The multi-pitch course is conducted over two days with small group sizes (max. four students) to optimize learning and experience. It includes overnight accommodations with easy access to the climbing areas. If you are ready to climb to the next level, this multi-pitch course is for you.
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Skill Level:
Intermediate ==> Advanced
Prerequisites:
Climbing skills grade: 5a (FR) or 5.8 (YDS)
Belaying skills: able to belay a lead climber
Previous courses from Life Adventure Guiding: Intro to Top-rope climbing & Learn to Lead Climb
Insurance:
The participant’s responsibility is to have accident insurance covering mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year for Switzerland emergency medical assistance and recovery).
Kit lists- What to bring
- Water, sports drink
- Packed lunch & snacks for Saturday and Sunday
- Climbing shoes
- Climbing helmet
- Chalk bag
- Sleeping bag liner (blankets & pillow provided)
Clothing Essentials
- Hiking or approach shoes
- T-shirt and long sleeve
- Trousers for climbing
- Fleece or mid-layer
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof over trousers (optional)
- Sun hat & Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Warm gloves
Technical gear
- Backpack (30-40L)
- Waterproof inner bags
- Climbing shoes
- Climbing harness (Harness & belay device available for rent Fr. 20/ weekend)
- Climbing helmet
- ATC Belay device
- 4x Locking carabiners
- 10x Quick-draws
- 1x PAS (Personal Anchor System)
- 1x Cordelette (5m)
- Belay gloves
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Please let Tim know if you need to borrow gear.
Pricing
Price: Fr. 650
Duration: 2 days (Day-1 meet at 10:00, Day-2 finish around 16:00)
What does the price include?
- A dedicated climbing guide committed to your training and experience
- Accommodation on Saturday in a shared room
- Dinner on Saturday night
- Breakfast on Sunday morning
- Group equipment
- Technical hardware: Carabiners, quickdraws
- Technical Softgoods: Rope, slings, cordelette
What does the price NOT include?
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Drinks, packed lunches, or snacks
- Personal climbing kit
Maximum number of participants: 4