Climbing Course Multipitch Advanced 2 Days

Fascinating rock faces and breathtaking landscapes make every climber’s heart beat faster. Taking on a multi-pitch climb requires skill and confidence, but it is also one of the most rewarding experiences in climbing. In this course, we will teach you the essential techniques to climb bolted multi-pitch routes independently.

This course differs from the MSL Basic Course! It goes deeper into the subject and is designed for climbers who already have outdoor climbing experience.

The following topics will be covered in the course:
Equipment knowledge, knot techniques, belaying techniques, anchor building, rappelling, use of mobile protection devices, climbing techniques for lead and second climbers, tour planning, and handling worst-case scenarios.

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Course Content:

Knot techniques
Equipment knowledge
Belaying techniques
Anchor building
Rappelling techniques
Handling mobile protection (cams, nuts, etc.)
Tour planning
Solutions for worst-case scenarios

Requirements:

This course is designed for climbers with outdoor climbing experience who can lead climb 5b/c in the gym. Good physical fitness is required, as approaches of 1.5 hours are common.

👉 If you are just starting your outdoor climbing journey, the Basic Climbing Course is a better fit!

Course Location:

The course will take place in the Engelberg Valley, if possible. Accommodation must be organized independently (best option: Engelberg).

Detailed Program:

Day 1

Meeting point: 08:30 (location to be announced)
Course start, welcome & equipment check
Approach to the climbing spot
Assessment & discussion of course objectives
Equipment knowledge / belaying techniques / anchor building / rappelling
Lunch break on the go
Multi-pitch climbing techniques & strategies
Lots of climbing on real rock
Descent
Systematic tour planning session in a restaurant (How to assess routes? Is a 5a always a 5a?)
End of Day 1

Day 2

Meeting point: 08:15 (location to be announced)
Approach to the climbing spot
Introduction to mobile protection
Application tour
Lunch break on the go
Handling worst-case scenarios (What to do if...)
Course ends around 17:00

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
Accommodation
Personal expenses

What is the difference compared to the MSL Basic Course (1 day)?

The 2-day course provides a deeper insight into the art of multi-pitch climbing (MSL). Therefore, you should already have outdoor climbing experience and feel comfortable lead climbing up to 5c.

Where do we stay overnight?

That’s up to you! The best options are a hotel, hostel, or campsite in Engelberg.

When do you decide whether the course will take place due to the weather?

We need dry rock to run the course. We will contact you 2-3 days before the course to provide an update. If the weather forecast is unstable, we may need to make a last-minute decision.

What happens in bad weather, e.g., rain all day?

If the weather is bad, the course will either be held at an alternative location in Central Switzerland (Engelberg Valley, Sisikon, Uri) or we will offer you a rescheduled date.

What if I can’t attend any of the rescheduled dates due to bad weather?

If none of the proposed alternative dates work for you, you will receive a full refund. To process the refund, we need your IBAN number, account holder name, and postal code/city. Please send this information via email.

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