Outdoor Rock Climbing Course Series in the Bernese Oberland
Step outside and sign up for our Outdoor Rock Climbing Course Series. You will learn new skills, discover beautiful climbing spots, and find joy in outdoor climbing. You can choose to participate in either one or both weekends to become a confident climber!
- 10-11 May: Top Rope Climbing Weekend - Wilderswil
- 24-25 May: Lead Climbing Weekend - Unterseen
This course will be led by Dan Moore, International Mountain Guide. The course will be held in English, but Dan also speaks German if English is not your main language.
What's the plan?
Learn how to sport climb on real rock and the skills needed to keep you safe. Instruction covers lead climbing and belaying techniques, rope management, clipping quickdraws, anchor setting and clearing, equipment handling, and effective communication. This course will build confidence and create a great foundation as a lead climber.
Meet your guide, Dan, at Unterseen, Neuhaus at 09:45. After hiking to the crag, you will refresh your current climbing skills and learn the fundamentals of lead climbing, belaying and setting / clearing anchors in a safe environment.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the event. There are many hotels, hostels and campsites in the Interlaken area.
Requirements
To join this event, you should have done some indoor top rope or lead climbing, or joined the top rope course on 10-11 May.
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).
How to get there
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:
- Saturday: Zurich HB 07:16 - 09:44 Unterseen, Neuhaus (via Thun)
- Sunday: Unterseen, Neuhaus 16:44 - 19:14 Zurich HB (via Interlaken West and Bern) - depending on the time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park at Parkplatz Grüt.
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
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.
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
Not included in price
- Transport to/from the meeting points
- Accommodation
- Meals
Group size
Min. 4/ Max. 8 participants
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
What's the plan?
Learn how to sport climb on real rock and the skills needed to keep you safe. Instruction covers lead climbing and belaying techniques, rope management, clipping quickdraws, anchor setting and clearing, equipment handling, and effective communication. This course will build confidence and create a great foundation as a lead climber.
Meet your guide, Dan, at Unterseen, Neuhaus at 09:45. After hiking to the crag, you will refresh your current climbing skills and learn the fundamentals of lead climbing, belaying and setting / clearing anchors in a safe environment.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the event. There are many hotels, hostels and campsites in the Interlaken area.
Requirements
To join this event, you should have done some indoor top rope or lead climbing, or joined the top rope course on 10-11 May.
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).
How to get there
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:
- Saturday: Zurich HB 07:16 - 09:44 Unterseen, Neuhaus (via Thun)
- Sunday: Unterseen, Neuhaus 16:44 - 19:14 Zurich HB (via Interlaken West and Bern) - depending on the time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park at Parkplatz Grüt.
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
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.
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
Not included in price
- Transport to/from the meeting points
- Accommodation
- Meals
Group size
Min. 4/ Max. 8 participants
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
