Outdoor Rock Climbing Course Series in the Bernese Oberland

What's the plan?

Discover the essentials of outdoor climbing, including equipment, safety procedures, communication, hand-foot climbing techniques, and interpreting guidebooks. In a group setting on single pitch routes, you'll immerse yourself in hands-on practice, maximizing learning, fun, and safety. This introductory course is an ideal starting point for your outdoor climbing journey.

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Meet your guide, Dan, at Wilderswil, Bir Müli at 9:50 after a short walk from Hotel Heimat via the artisan Roger’s Bakery, and walk to the crag together. The morning session will focus on familiarizing yourself with equipment, understanding the fundamentals of outdoor climbing, and learning safety rules. In the afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to apply what you've learned by hitting the rocks and experiencing firsthand the thrill of outdoor rock climbing.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the event. There are many hotels, hostels and campsites in the Interlaken area.

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Requirements

To join this event, some previous climbing experience is recommended (indoor climbing or bouldering). However, if you are fit and keen to try outdoor climbing but have never climbed before, we are happy for you to join us.

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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 07:16 - 09:39 Wilderswil, Hotel Heimat (via Spiez and Interlaken West) walk to the foot bridge at Bir Müli
• Sunday: Wilderswil, Hotel Heimat 16:47 - 18:58 Zurich HB (via Interlaken West and Bern) - depending on the time the event finishes

If you are traveling by car, you can park next to the bus stop at Bir Müli 

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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
• 2x locking carabiners
• Belay device (standard grigri recommended)

Optional gear

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

• Sport climbing rope (single rated, 60-80m, 8.9-10mm diameter)
• Quickdraws
• 120cm sling
• Climbing tape
• Chalk bag
• Belay glasses

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

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

• Climbing harness: CHF 10
• Climbing helmet: CHF 10
• Belay device: CHF 10
• 2x locking carabiners: CHF 10
• All the above listed items: CHF 30

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 300 per weekend, or CHF 550 if you sign up for both weekends.

Included in price

• 2 days of outdoor rock climbing, led by an IFMGA Mountain Guide
• Climbing guidebooks of the area
• Climbing ropes and quickdraws

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Not included in price

• Transport to/from the meeting points
• Accommodation
• Meals

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Group size

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Min. 4/ Max. 8 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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