The Höllentalanger-hut, which is located in the beautifull Höllental, serves as a base for our basic alpine mountaineering course for the upcoming week and invites us to enjoy nice evenings in the hut after the eventful days. In the first part of the basic alpine course, we dive into the complex and fascinating world of alpine mountaineering.
From the hut we can quickly reach any alpine terrain that we need for the various course content. Once we have learned how to move safely in unsecured alpine terrain, we will soon gain our first experience on via ferratas and also in glaciated terrain. Essential content for mountain rescue must not be missing here and is brought closer to us in a professional and easy-to-understand manner. Well equipped, the via ferrata of the Matheisenkar to the Grieskarscharte and on the Alpspitze offers the first highlight of the week. On the last day we undertake the highlight of the basic alpine course part 1 with the tour through the Höllental to the Zugspitze.
The course is also ideally suited to preparation for the VDBS mountain guide course, UIMLA mountain guide or for the DAV mountaineering trainer. We offer the basic alpine mountaineering course part 2 as a follow-up course.
roughly planned process:
Day 1: Ascent with luggage to the hut/mountain tour to the Riffelschafte and Riffelspitze
Day 2: Knots, belay techniques, climbing in easy terrain, fixed ropes
Day 3: Alpspitze via Rinderscharte & Ferrata, descent via Matheisenkar
Day 4: Alpine climbing, walking on a glacier
Day 5: Final tour "Zugspitze over the Höllental"
The contents of the course are:
- professional route planning including risk assessment and time planning
- equipment science
- orientation in the mountains
- knots
- walking techniques and training
- walking in pathless terrain
- safe climbing of via ferrata
- attachment of fixed ropes to overcome short steep steps
- belaying techniques in alpine climbing
- climbing as a team in easy alpine tours
- basics of mountain rescue
- behavior in alpine emergencies
- walking as a team on the glacier with crampons
- first insight into crevasse rescue
Information about the Course:
- duration: 5 days
- meeting point: Grainau hiking car park
- minimum number of participants: 4 Base: Höllentalangerhütte
- extra cost:
- descent from the Zugspitze € 36.00
- overnight stays in huts: 4x € 32.00 non-members / € 20.00 DAV members
- meals: Half board: 4x € 41.00 half board
- material transport to the valley: approx. € 10 per person
- entry to Höllentalklamm: € 5.00 (DAV members: € 2.00)
- included services:
- Guided tour by a state-certified mountain and ski guide
- Complete via ferrata equipment including helmet, climbing harness, via ferrata set as well as ice ax and crampons
- requirements for the participants:
- fitness level: approx. 6-8 hours a day in the ascent and descent in alpine terrain
- technique: secure walnking in difficult terrain, no fear of heights
- recommended equipment: sturdy mountain boots of at least category B., complete mountain equipment
- Country: Germany
