Climbing Course Basic
From the gym to the rock
Ready to hit the rock and start climbing?
This course is your first step into outdoor climbing. Guided by a certified mountain guide, you’ll learn all the key skills you need to confidently climb at a crag on your own.
Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced climber looking to refresh your skills, this course has you covered!
Course Content:
Climbing technique
Knot skills
Belaying techniques
Rope handling
Threading and setting up anchors at belay stations
Requirements:
Suitable for beginners and indoor climbers with a generally good level of fitness.
Course Location:
Engelberg/Central Switzerland
Detailed Program:
Meeting Point: Mountain guide office, welcome, and equipment check
Initial Assessment: Discuss current skill level and course objectives
Equipment Knowledge & Brief Theory Session
Practical Training: Tailored to individual course goals
Course End: Around 5:00 PM in Engelberg/Central Switzerland
Price:
The price includes planning and guiding by a certified mountain guide, as well as their expenses.
Not included: Personal transportation costs, any cable car tickets, and personal consumption.
When will you decide if the course will take place due to the weather?
We need dry rock to be able to run the course. We will get in touch with you 2-3 days before the course to provide an update. If the weather forecast is unstable, we may have to make a last-minute decision.
What happens in bad weather? For example, if it rains all day?
In case of bad weather, the course will either be held at a different location in Central Switzerland (Engelberg Valley, Sisikon Uri) or we will offer you an alternative date from our calendar.
What if I can’t attend any of the proposed alternative dates due to bad weather?
If this is the case, you will receive a refund. For this, we need your IBAN number, the account holder's name, and the postal code/city. Please provide this information via email.
Can I participate as a beginner?
We recommend the course for people who are physically fit. You don’t necessarily need climbing experience, but it helps if you’ve climbed a few meters in a gym beforehand or if you go bouldering regularly.
Technical Equipment
Climbing harness
Helmet (climbing or bike helmet)
Climbing shoes
2 locking carabiners
1 sling 60-120 cm (if available)
50m rope (if available)
6 quickdraws (if available)
Belay device of your choice (ATC, tube, GriGri, etc.)
Prusik cord
Personal Equipment
Appropriate clothing
Sneakers or hiking shoes
Optional: Half-fare card (Halbtax) or Swiss Travel Pass (GA)
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Packed lunch
Drinks
