Training on Ice and Rock! The Oberwalderhütte - located in the Glockner Gruppe next to the Großglockner, the highest mountain in Austria - is probably the best base to improve basic skills in rock climbing as well as various exercises on the glacier. Some important theoretical units will complete the content of this course!
Planned daily routine
The following is a typical schedule with the guide fine tuning the plan according to the prevalling weather conditions and the experience of the group:
DAY 1: Train ride from Salzburg central station to Zell am See train station, from there by local bus to Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße, the beginning of the mountain road up to Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe. From here take a taxi (mountain taxi) up to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe at 2.369 m, the meeting point with the guide. 3 hours ascent from here to the Oberwalderhütte 2.973 m. After dinner preview of acitivities of the whole week.
DAY 2: Refresh: crampon techniques and use of ice axe, incl. self arrest climbing knots glacier skills: roping up, moving and climbing on different slope angles crevasse rescue Planning the next day
DAY 3: Glacier training: anchors and running belays on snow and ice Placing ice screws, deadman and choosing a good location Climbing steep ice. Planning the next day
DAY 4: Glacier training: putting it all together Moving in a roped party Group management Decision-making and orientation Planning the next day
DAY 5: Movement on rock: training for rock ridges Improvement in climbing techniques, Anchors and running belays incl. belaying techniques Moving together and use of hand coils Installing and climbing a fixed rope Rescue management and first aid. Planning the next day
DAY 6: Training for steep firn (snow) slopes and ice. After dinner: reflections on the week
DAY 7: Descent to Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe, farewell around 12 oclock
In the evenings there will be theoretical units on various topics like orientation, reading maps, alpine danger and alpine weather.
Equipment rental
Mountain equipment can be rented directly at the Oberwalderhütte, we do the reservation for you!
Inspecting and caring for your gear and outdoor equipment Use of crampons and ice axe, roll and plant technique Roping up and travelling on glacier (ascent and descent) Crevasse rescue techniques Roping up and techniques for climbing Belaying and moving on a ridge (ascent and descent) Planning a tour, alpine dangers, alpine weather Orientation with maps, Apps Technology supported navigation with Outdooractive or Alpenvereinaktiv App
Anforderungen:
At least 18 years of age. Free from mental and physical handicap. Fitness to hike up 1.300 m in altitude with your backpack (about 8 kg). Ability level (Rockclimbing UIAA III and ice up to 45 degrees). Knots: overhand knot, clove hitch, munter hitch (Italien hitch), figure of 8, prusik. Basic knowledge of rope and belaying techniques. Basic knowledge of crevasse rescue techniques (team and self rescue).
Schwierigkeit technisch:
Schwierigkeit konditionell:
Anmeldeschluss:
Fr. 24.05.2024
Ausrüstung:
Min. Teilnehmeranzahl:
Max. Teilnehmeranzahl:
Max. Gruppengröße/Guide:
6
Grund der Absage:
Leitung:
Ewald Beikircher
Leistungen:
Services included: 6 overnights in Oberwalderhütte in a multiple bed-rooms / 1 double room available (+ 75) Halfboard (breakfast and dinner) Lunch package incl. tea for the training days English speaking instructor from the Bergsteigerschule Alpenverein Edelweiss
Services not included: Flights or railway to/from Munich or Salzburg Transport to/from Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe Additional meals and beverages Personal expenses Local Taxes (about 15) Travel insurance Climbing equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons, etc.)
Preis:
€ 1.580,00 Normalpreis € 1.465,00 Preis für ÖAV-Mitglieder
Bitte beachte unsere Teilnahmebedingungen (AGB) und die angeführten technischen und konditionellen Anforderungen.
Unser Team steht dir für Auskünfte gerne per E-Mail, persönlich oder telefonisch zur Verfügung.
Unsere Öffnungszeiten:
Mo. - Do. 09:00 - 14:00
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Notruf aus den Alpen
Nur ein finanzielles Rettungspaket der Regierung kann den alpinen Vereinen Österreichs ermöglichen, Schutzhütten und Wanderwege am Berg weiterhin zu bewahren. Wir benötigen dringend deine Unterschrift.