10^Jul Sun
12:00

This is a 3-day course in English given by Christoph Garber (professional mountain guide) & his team, in collaboration with Arc'Teryx. Participants will learn important knowledge & skills for high alpine tours (Hochtouren) on glacier environments. Read the entire description before joining the event.

Who should attend this course?

We have limited spots (8 for Zürich, 8 for Munich). You need advanced hiking experience and must be willing to start high alpine tours in the near future. You may have already done a similar course some time ago, and want to refresh your skills, in which case you're more than welcome.

Criteria for attending the course

• You must have joined at least 5 hikes with Hiking Buddies Munich. They must be visible on your profile. Social events (BBQ, Beach, Picnics don't count!).
• You must agree to have photos of you published on social media. A professional photographer will be with us.

Day 1 - Hike to Wiesbadener Hütte and basic learnings

We meet at 12:00 at Parkplatz Silvretta Stausee, where we get together, check the gear, and hike to get to gether, gear check and hike to Wiesbadener Hütte (7.5 km, 450m gain). At the hut, we get to know all the gear we use and important knots, some weather and glacier science. You can also prepare questions you want to ask to our two guides.

Day 2 - Training & practicing near the hut

We will stay around the hut, where we'll pratice abseiling, crevasse rescue techniques, and learn how to organise a rope team on glaciers and ridge-climbs. We may do a peak on that day - to be agreed depending on weather.

Day 3 - Silvrettahorn (3244m) or (Dreiländerspitze 3197m)

Touring day to the Silvrettahorn 3244m or Dreiländerspitze 3197m (depends on the weather), and driving back.

Gear Checklist

As soon as you have signed up to this event, please fill in this Google Sheet (click here). In the row 4 of the Google Sheet, enter the option you take (options are listed below). The mandatory glacier gear has a *.

Costs

The costs listed below include the two nights at the hut, breakfast, and dinner. For lunch, we will take something at the hut (bring cash).

CASE 1 - NOT A DAV MEMBER

Option 1.1: You need to rent at least one piece of gear. Price: 160 €.

Option 1.2: You don't need any gear. Price: 145€.

CASE 2 - DAV MEMBER

Option 2.1: You need to rent at least one piece of gear. Price: 136 €.

Option 2.2: You don't need any gear. Price: 121€.

Case 2 applies only if you have the DAV card with you. Should you forget it, case 1 applies.

Extra costs would be arriving at the meeting spot (carpool - cost is decided by each driver), parking, drinks in the evening and snacks. 

How to sign up

1.    Make sure you have the required number of hikes in your Hiking Buddies profile (see condition above).

2.    Add a car or join a car. If there are already two cars, please don't add one anymore.

3.    Fill out the Google Sheet (gear checklist + option)

4.    You will be contacted by email in a few days for a prepayment to confirm your participation. Should you want to cancel, you will have to find a replacement. You have 48 hours after receiving the email (IBAN will be shared) to proceed to the payment, otherwise you will be removed from the event. Once the payment is made, please reply to the email saying you have done it, as it is not instantaneous.

Big thanks to Arc'Teryx DACH for their support! :)