Alpine Climbing Course
Gain expert skills in alpine climbing, covering glacier travel, crevasse rescue, route planning, and risk assessment. Develop the ability to form reliable teams, decide quickly in tough weather, and guide challenging climbs confidently in rugged mountains. This course equips you for safe and effective high-altitude adventures with professional techniques.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Alpine Climbing Course offers a practical approach to plan and execute glaciated climbs confidently. You will learn route selection and research, map and topo reading, rope team organisation, gear packing, efficient movement on snow, ice, and mixed terrain, weather and snow assessment, avalanche and crevasse safety, emergency handling, and effective team communication for secure ascents.
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Develop skills
- Alpine risk assessment: Make quick go/no-go decisions on snow, weather, and terrain hazards.
- Glacier rope techniques: Perform safe traversal, crevasse rescue, and coordinated team progress.
- Route preparation: Identify dangers on maps, estimate timings, and plan escape routes.
- Safety protocols: Set up communication, evacuation plans, and rescue contingencies.
- Advanced climbing: Master efficient techniques on steep snow, ice, and mixed surfaces.
Suggested summary
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