Ice Training-Mountain Guide Zermatt
The Ice Training with a Mountain Guide Zermatt is for all who want to move in snow and ice safely
You would like to do some mountaineering and not just rely on luck but with a solid base. Or you would like to bring yourself up to date and to improve your technique. This you can do with me with a varied and versatile training. The Theodulglacier (Zermatt) can be easily reached, about 30 minutes walk from the hut and offers excellent training conditions. The climax will be the climb of the Breithorn 4164 metre, 13’325ft. on the third day. In the trainings the mountain guide puts a lot of attention on practical work and trying to keep theory as small as possible. The following subjects will be shown:
• Rope up on glaciers
• Walking and climbing with crampons
• Ice axe techniques
• Anchors in ice and snow
• Belaying techniques
• Behaviour on glaciers
• Most important knots
• Abseiling with crampons
• Crevasse rescue
Fee:
CHF 650.00 per day for 1 or 2 people, for every additional person a fee of CHF 50.00 per person will be charged.
Services:
Mountain guide, ropes, karabiners. The course is approx. 5 hours. Cable cars and trains are not included. Without reduction approx. CHF 120.00.
Programme for groups:
Saturday: Equipment check, ascent to the hut, training on the Theodulglacier.
Sunday: Climb of the Breithorn 4164 metres, 13’325 ft.
Date:
15. – 16. / 22. – 23. / 29. – 30. June 2024.
Requirements:
Good health and fitness, no vertigo. Stamina to walk up hill for 2 – 3 hours.
Services:
Mountain guide, ropes, karabiners, accommodation with half board in dormitories, without drinks. Cable cars and trains are not included. Without reduction approx. CHF 120.00.
Fees:
CHF 430.00.
Enrolment:
4 weeks before training.
The minimum number of climbers is 4, maximum 8. Prices and programme are subject to change.
You need the following equipment for an Ice Climbing Training:
Compulsory Equipment:
Rucksack 30 – 35 litre – Mountaineering boots** – Climbing seat harness** – Crampons 12 points steel, not aluminium, adjusted** – Ice axe** – 1 – 2 ice screws* – 4 Locking carabineers* – 2 normal carabineers* – Cord, about 5 meters, 6 mm diameter – Sling 60 cm* – Sling 120 cm* – Mountaineering trousers – Waterproof / breathable jacket – Fleece jacket or jumper- Gloves – Hat for the sun – Warm hat – Shirt – Sun glasses with side protection – Sun screen factor >25 – Lip balm factor >15 – Flask or water bottle, about 1 Litre, no camel bag – Snack – Personal medication – Telescope pole*.
Nice to have:
Pocket knife – Camera (small and light) – Toilette paper – Insurance card – Swiss rail ticket – Rope man, T bloc, tuber etc. – Notepad and pen – Thermal underwear – Spare gloves – Helmet.
Items with a * are provided free of charge.
Items with a ** can be rented. The rental equipment is available from CHF 10.00 per piece of equipment.
Please note:
Everything you bring with you, you have to carry it by yourself. Try to be as light as possible.
For payments by credit card, 3% bank expenses will be charged.
