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OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald
Basic Course Multi Pitch Climbing
2 days
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing
Learn top set up belays
Hands-on training including climbing a route
Season:
May October
Departure Times
09:15
OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald
OUTDOOR Shop & Café, Grindelwald
Key info
Basic sport climbing skills
Knots and belaying skills
Lead climbing 4b and following 5b
Good fitness
Experience in indoor climbing is sufficient – ideally, you already have minimal experience climbing outdoors.
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who believes every step is better taken together.
Climb pitch by pitch and top out safely.
In this multi-pitch climbing course, you'll learn how to set up a safe belay for yourself and your partner, talk about why clear communication with your partner is important, and learn and practice how to abseil. You'll climb pitch after pitch gaining confidence as you go higher. On the second day, you'll climb an easy multi pitch route: apply your new skills and experience the thrill of a real rock climbing adventure.
Course details
AcademyLearning objectives
- Understand about safety at the belays
- Practice correct rope and belaying techniques for multi pitch climbs
- Practice clear and efficient communication while climbing
- Practice abseiling multiple pitches
- Plan and undertake simple multi pitch routes
- Become a confident leader and follower
Assessment methods
Progress is continuously assessed
Ongoing observation by the mountain guide during practical exercises. Direct feedback on safety, communication, and climbing skills. Independent application of learned techniques during the application tour on the second day.
Certification
Certificate: Basic Course Multi Pitch Climbing
Upon completion of the two-day course, participants receive a certificate. This confirms successful participation in the Basic Course Multi Pitch Climbing, but is intended as a keepsake and is not an official document.
Issued by:
Outdoor Switzerland AG
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Skills Training on Rock
On the first day, you meet the mountain guide and your group for a welcome and equipment check in Grindelwald. Together, you head to the climbing area at Gletschersand, where basic skills like knots, belaying, and climbing technique are refreshed. Then, you'll learn everything you need for multi pitch routes: building a secure belay, self belaying, communicating with your climbing partner, and efficiently belaying the follower. Under professional guidance, you'll also practice controlled abseiling over multiple pitches.
Day2
Day 2: Practice Tour: Experience a Real Multi-Pitch Adventure
Today, we tackle a real multi pitch route. The area is carefully chosen based on your abilities and current conditions. You'll alternate between lead climbing and following, applying what you've learned and safely master the transitions on the belay. The mountain guide supports you with tips to climb efficiently and enjoy the tour. The day concludes with a group reflection, where you can proudly look back on the route you've climbed.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Course Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay for the guest (must be organized by yourself)
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 25-30 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Footwear
Climbing shoes
Trekking shoes (for the approach)
Technical Equipment
Harness
Prusik loop
Accessory cord 4 m (min. 6 mm)
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
2 slings (120 cm)
Helmet
Abseil device
Sling 60 cm
Snapgate carabiner, approx. 2
Ropes (if available)
Quickdraws (if available)
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Backpack 25-30 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Climbing shoes
Trekking shoes (for the approach)
Harness
Prusik loop
Accessory cord 4 m (min. 6 mm)
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
2 slings (120 cm)
Helmet
Abseil device
Sling 60 cm
Snapgate carabiner, approx. 2
Ropes (if available)
Quickdraws (if available)
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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