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Zermatt 3-Day Guided Ice Training Course

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Join ES Adventure Guides Switzerland for a 3-Day Ice Training Course in Zermatt in the Valais Canton of Switzerland, within the beautiful Swiss Alps.

Alps

3 Days

All year

High

Intermediate


Description

Join me for a 3-Day Ice Training Course on the Theodulglacier in Zermatt.

There are few things more exciting than Ice Climbing. Perhaps that is due to the temporary nature of the surface you are scaling because it lacks the permanence of rock. Or maybe it's because you are climbing what could easily be viewed as a solidified waterfall. Either way, it is a truly unique experience. And on the Theodulglacier in Zermatt, I will teach you how to enjoy it safely.

Firstly, this training course will focus primarily on practical aspects of Ice Climbing. Not theory. You will learn by doing. Thus making the course one of learning and experiencing at the same time.

A lot will be covered during the course, including, How to Rope up glaciers, How to Walk and Climb with Crampons, Ice Axe Techniques, How to Anchor in Ice and Snow, Belaing Techniques, Proper Behaviour on Glaciers, Important Knots, How to Abseil with Crampons, and Crevasse Rescue. With that much to cover, the course will be intensive, but well worth it.

Finally, on the third day, after 2 Days of Training, we will climb the icy surface of Breithorn (4,164m), where you will use all of the skills you have learned and refined. While also getting the chance to admire all of the amazing scenery The Alps within the Swiss Canton of Valais has to offer.

So let me guide you, and teach you how to properly, and safely enjoy the wonder of Ice Climbing. While also having the chance to immediately practice what you have learned while climbing one of the most beautiful peaks in the Alps, Breithorn.

I'll be awaiting your message.

And if you would like to join me for a 2-day Rock Climbing Course, also in Zermatt. You can also join me here.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Rope

Price details

  • Carabiners and ropes are included in the price.

Meeting point

I can meet you at the bottom of one of the cable cars.
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Itinerary

Day 1: Equipment Check, Ascent to the hut, training on the Theodulglacier

Day 2: Training on the Theodulglacier

Day 3: Climb the Breithorn Peak (4,164m)

 

Details

More info

Enrolment is required 4 weeks before training.


About the guide

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ES Adventure Guides

5.0

(6)

Mountain Guide

Tomas and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides & leaders and rock climbing instructors (Kyriakos, Daniel, Andrej, Tobias, Bernd, Herbert, Guy and Noé) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Switzerland.

Whether you wish to climb the Matterhorn, Eiger, Jungfrau or Monch, or enjoy amazing freeride or ski touring days around Verbier or Zermatt, among other great options, they will be able to show you the top spots and the ropes to ensure you have an unforgettable and safe adventure.

Tomas will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will be able to help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.

Pick one of the programs featured for E-S Adventure Guides Switzerland and start planning an awe-inspiring experience in the mountains!

Languages

French | English

Certificates

ASAM | UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA


What people are saying about ES Adventure Guides

Peter

This was a great trip and Explore Share made finding the right trip super easy. Our guide was personable, extremely knowledgeable, and experienced and willing to teach us the skills we would have needed to climb the Matterhorn. Unfortunatly, the conditions were not right to climb so our guide recemmended another trip which was still a great experience and lots of fun.

Emma

Very user friendly platform with timely responses from Explore Share representatives. The trip itself with Tom from Alps Adventures was awesome and ensure that we had an experience that was 100% what we wanted. Recommend both the platform and the guide. Thanks to all for arranging and delivering so well.

Hristo

Tuomas

I had am amazing time during the 1-day off-piste training course at Hoch-Ybrig. Urs, our main mountain guide, was very helpful in answering my queries before the course, and Lupe from explore-share was helpful in selecting the course. We had 3 groups under Urs, Mario and Patrick, and I was in the group with Patrick. He gave us a lot of nice tips and individualized video analysis. He made a special effort to convey everything in English, since I don't know German. All the participants were very helpful and friendly too! The course is good value for money as skis are included for the weekend in the course price.


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