Mountain hiking course
On this tour you will practise 1:1 walking techniques.
Next available date: Sat, 21 Sept 2024
Description
Appropriate behaviour on mountain hikes
On this tour you will practise 1:1 walking techniques in rough and slippery terrain, such as in scree fields, on slippery grassy slopes or over old snow fields. You will learn how to use hiking poles in a variety of ways when crossing streams, on snowfields or in steep terrain.
"If it thunders, the lightning has missed you!"
- You learn the correct behaviour if you are surprised by a thunderstorm
- You will learn what to do if the rescue helicopter has to fly in.
This course is practical but also includes short theory sessions.
Lunch is provided from the backpack or in a mountain restaurant (to be announced before the tour, depending on the arrangement and opening hours of the restaurant).
Price and conditions
Costs: CHF 250 per person
More information
Start and meeting point: 09:30
- until 30.04.23 valley station Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt - ride to Furi
- from 01.05.23 valley station Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt - ride to Schwarzsee
Equipment: clothing according to the concept of layering, rain gear, hiking boots, hiking poles, sunglasses, food and drinks from the rucksack.
Included: course documents, course guide
Excluding: travel expenses, food and drinks
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