From Sport to Trad

Service Description

Take your first step into the world of traditional climbing and learn how to place your own gear – for maximum freedom and adventure on the rock! Traditional climbing – climbing without pre-installed protection points – is the premier discipline of rock climbing. In this two-day course, you will learn how to properly place mobile protection (nuts, cams, etc.), build solid belay stations, and climb safely on undeveloped rock. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to climb independently and responsibly in traditional climbing. Course Contents: - Gear knowledge: Get to know and properly use mobile protection devices - Placing cams, nuts, and slings – theory and practice - Building belay stations and rope management - Belaying techniques and rappelling - Tactics and mental aspects of traditional climbing - Climbing and securing your own routes under guidance Requirements: - Safe lead climbing (approximately UIAA 5 or 6) - Experience in sport climbing or alpine climbing is a plus - Knowledge in belaying with common belay devices Group Size: 4-6 people per guide Accommodation: Not included Price: CHF 520 / person Included in the price: - Mountain guide / aspirant guide for 2 days - Organization of the tour Not included in the price: - Accomodation - Gear according to separate gear list - Travel to and from the location - Lunch and drinks - Insurance (accident insurance, association membership, cancellation insurance is the responsibility of the participants) Meeting Point: 8:50 AM at the train station in Göschenen Language: German/English GEAR LIST: Personal Climbing Equipment: - Approach shoes - Climbing harness - Climbing shoes - 2 locking carabiners (including 1 HMS carabiner) - Rappelling device of your choice (Grigri, tube, etc.) - Helmet - Chalk bag - Climbing rope (if available) - 1 set of quickdraws (if available) - Your own camming devices (if available, cams, nuts, etc.) Clothing: - Warm and suitable clothing for climbing tours, including a waterproof jacket - Spare underwear Special Items: - Toiletries, personal medications, small first aid kit, band-aids - Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, sun hat - Mobile phone - Half-fare card or GA - Thermos or water bottle - Snacks for 2 days