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Safety on the mountain does not only play a big role in winter, but also in summer. Especially when climbing in alpine terrain, there are many things to consider in order not to endanger yourself or others. In this article, we give you an overview of various climbing workshops and trainings that will help you to safely start into the climbing season and to improve your skills. In addition, we have a few other climbing highlights this year for you, we would like to tell you more about.
Overview: Climbing workshops in the alps
Ortovox Safety Academy climbing courses
The Ortovox Safety Academy is the world’s largest avalanche safety training initiative. However, Ortovox does not only want to guarantee safety on the mountain in winter but also in summer. Through the cooperation with more than 30 mountain schools, the Safety Academy, therefore, offers a variety of climbing courses for beginners and advanced climbers in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. In the two-day Alpine Climbing Basic course, you will learn the basics of alpine climbing. You should already have some basic knowledge and skills of indoor climbing to be able to participate. In the course, you will not only get a lot of useful know-how, but you will also learn lead and follow climbing, various knotting techniques, proper abseiling and useful climbing techniques. Afterward, you should be ready to master your first easy alpine climbing routes independently and safely. The course costs 270 € per person – exclusive accommodation and meals.
In the three-day Alpine Climbing Advanced course, your knowledge and skills will be further enhanced. Among other things, you will learn the correct use of wedges and clamps, and will be able to master long, multi-pitch routes on your own. The course costs 360 € per person (exclusive accommodation and meals).
→ Click here to find more information about the Ortovox Safety Academy climbing courses
Mammut Alpine School climbing tours & camps
The former mountain school “Uri – Mountain Reality”, founded by the Swiss extreme alpinist Alex Clapasson, was taken over in 2015 by the Mammut Sports Group AG. Passionate sports enthusiasts and experienced mountain guides now offer a wide range of courses in alpine terrain at the Mammut Alpine School. In Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland climbers can participate in various climbing tours and workshops and choose between three levels of difficulty: “easy”, “medium” and “demanding”. From basic courses for beginners to difficult multi-pitches, there is something for everyone.
→ Click here for the course overview of the Mammut Alpine School
SAAC climbing camps
In addition to the popular avalanche safety courses in winter, the SAAC mountain guides also offer climbing camps in summer. In the one and a half day camps in Austria, you first learn the necessary theory around safety, climbing equipment, and alpine hazards, before going to practice in the climbing garden. Among others you learn various belaying techniques, partner check, lead climbing, rope deflection, abseiling and safe falling.
Like the SAAC Basic Camps in winter, the climbing camps are for free. With only 8 people per guide and a maximum group size of 32 people per appointment, you need to sign up early enough to secure your place.
→ Click here for an overview of the SAAC climbing camps
Program of the German and Austrian Climbing Association
In addition to the courses of various manufacturers and the SAAC climbing camps, alpine clubs usually also offer a variety of different trainings and workshops.
In regard to the German Alpine Association (DAV), it is best to take a look at the website of the local sections to see which events take place in your area. The DAV section München-Oberland, for example, offers a wider range of indoor climbing courses, in which you learn everything from belaying to various climbing techniques and tactics.
→ Click here for more information on the indoor climbing training of the DAV München-Oberland
In the broad course program of the Austrian Alpine Association, you will also find a lot of training, courses and lectures on climbing: beginner courses, advanced courses, weekend climbing seminars, theory evenings and much more.
→ Click here to have a look at the climbing program of the Austrian Alpine Association