Multi-Pitch Climbing Course in Ticino

What's the plan?

Meet your guide, Dan, on Saturday at Ponte Brolla train station at 09:45.

Day 1:

We'll start with a check of the equipment, essential knots, and belaying techniques. We will then focus on safe abseiling with an extended setup and a prusik cord, coordinating multiple abseils as a team, and avoiding mistakes like abseiling off the rope ends.

Dinner in town, together with the rest of the group or on your own, and night in twin rooms at Albergo Ristorante Centovalli in Ponte Brolla.

Day 2:

We'll put skills into practice with a multi-pitch climb in teams of two, and covering rope management and teamwork in a group of three. The day includes buddy checks, decision-making processes, and weather forecasting to enhance safety and confidence.

Perfect for climbers looking to progress into multi-pitch terrain with solid safety foundations.

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Requirements

To join this event, you need to have some previous sport climbing experience, at least indoor lead climbing (minimum 5a) and belaying. You also need to have done at least one abseil.

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Insurance

It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

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How to get there

If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:

• Saturday: Zurich HB 07:05 - 09:33 Ponte Brolla, Stazione (via Bellinzona and Locarno)
• Sunday: Ponte Brolla, Stazione 16:50 - 19:27 Zurich HB (via Locarno and Bellinzona) - depending on the time the event finishes

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If you are traveling by car, there are several parking lots in Ponte Brolla.

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Kit list

Day Clothing Essentials

• Hiking or approach shoes
• T-shirt
• Climbing trousers (or leggings)
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Gloves

Technical gear

Most of it can be rented out - see Equipment rental section below:

• Backpack
• Climbing shoes
• Climbing harness
• Climbing helmet
• 5x locking carabiners
• Prusik cord
• 120cm sling (preferably Kevlar)
• ATC belay device

Optional gear

If you have the following items, we encourage you to bring them so that you can train with your own equipment:

• Climbing ropes
• Quickdraws
• Climbing tape
• Chalk bag

F&B

• Water (min. 2L)
• Snacks
• Packed lunches

Pharmacy

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

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Equipment rental

You have the possibility to rent the following equipment, directly from the guide:

• Climbing harness: CHF 10
• Climbing helmet: CHF 10
• 5x locking carabiners: CHF 15
• Prusik cord: CHF 5
• 120cm sling (preferably Kevlar): CHF 10
• ATC belay device: CHF 10
• All the above listed items: CHF 50

You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.

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Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 500.

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Included in price

• 2 days of outdoor rock climbing and multi-pitch course, led by an International Mountain Guide
• 1 night of accommodation at Albergo Ristorante Centovalli (twin rooms)
• Climbing guidebooks of the area
• Climbing ropes and quickdraws

Not included in price

• Transport to/from Ponte Brolla
• Meals

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Group size

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Min. 4 / Max. 6 participants

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By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.

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