Alpine climbing & Summer mountaineering

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Alpine climbing & Summer mountaineering

Summer mountain adventures

Alpine climbing or mountaineering is a broad term for climbing in the alpine zone, which in the Alps almost always occurs at altitudes above 2500 meters. The climbing can involve pure rock, sections of snow, ridges, and gullies weaving through a steep mountainside. The best alpine climbs combine most elements and in each category of difficulty, some climbs shine out as the very best.

The goal is not always to reach the summit of a mountain but sometimes to top out of the last pitch of a route. Instead, one can speak of “the journey is the destination.” This means that the trip’s beauty, quality and difficulty are the immediate priorities and interests when choosing a climb.

Topping out a great route or reaching your planned summit is a great satisfaction. Arms are in the air, hugs are shared, and pictures are taken. Back in the valley, the sore feet, the hurting legs and the tired mind are quickly forgotten. The images and profound memories of great alpine days are always remembered – Let the mind wander, and new projects are planned.

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How many can we be?

On most mountains and alpine climbs the ratio is 1 guide to a maximum of 2 clients (1-2 ratio), but even 1-1 is quite usual on harder routes.
The ratios exist as rules and guide-lines for how many people a guide can bring on different climbs and routes. Read more below for more information.

How do I start?

A great way of getting into climbing is by joining an easy mountaineering course or hiring a guide privately. You will get introduced to the basics techniques and experience a lot of different mountain terrain within a short time frame. The guide will not only pass on valuable knowledge but also take care of the safety on the way.

How do I book?

You can book your place on a course by contacting us from any of our course pages or sending us a general request. It’s a great help if you can book well in advance, as this allows us to schedule your trip into a busy summer of guiding.

Chamonix & the Alps
Chamonix is a place in the Alps with a particularly high concentration of beautiful alpine routes. Since the end of the 19th century, Chamonix has been a meeting point for mountaineers who have pushed the boundaries of what is possible and established some of the most magnificent routes in the world. There are many routes to choose from in all categories, lengths, and difficulty levels. It is often called the “birthplace” or “mecca” of alpinism.

For those aiming to climb several big peaks in a high alpine environment, we also venture into both Italy and Switzerland. Many good 4000m peaks are available at moderate difficulty in e.g. the Saas Fee and Monte Rosa areas.

Some other interesting and excellent alpine routes outside of Chamonix include Piz Badille via the North Ridge, Mont Viso, rock climbs in the Dolomites, etc.

Even if Chamonix is our base, we are not foreign to rekindling old routes done further away or discovering new areas. We can either start together in Chamonix, embarking on the adventure together or rendezvous in other parts of the Alps.

Alpinists & mountaineers are drawn towards beautiful climbs and mountains, choosing routes with technical, physical, and logistical interests and challenges.

An alpinist is in the early stages focused on becoming a better climber, gaining experience on valley rock climbs and shorter mountain routes, where they have time to build up skills and speed without taking too much risk.

Establishing good plans, choosing the right gear, and evaluating the best timing are all factors determining the success of a project. Each venture draws upon the lessons learned from past mountain experiences.

Becoming a good alpinist takes time. You need to learn many skills and create experiences on a variety of routes, to get comfortable in the mountain environments. Basic skills like belaying, rappelling, making an anchor and judging rock spikes’ solidity are essential. Glacier travel involves learning about glacier rescue techniques and route finding. Enroll on an alpine course or climb some easier summits with guides will get you started.

Joining a course with a good friend who is equally motivated is valuable in becoming and progressing as an alpinist. Once the basics are learned it is normal to start out climbing easier objectives on your own or with someone slightly more experienced than yourself. Mountains are climbed in teams as this is the only way to protect with ropes and the best way to share the adventure. Being conservative, and learning how to assess condition is key to staying safe. An alpinist always looks back on their early years, when a lot of fun was had, and many funny or sometimes tense moments were lived.

Days in the mountains are enjoyable and invigorating but do demand good fitness and health. You need strong legs to cope with a full day of moving on uneven ground, but it is also important to have a strong upper body to handle carrying a backpack.
Picking the right time to climb and choosing objectives within your capability is important to have a good time. If conditions change, and a route gets longer because of deep or soft snow, the ability to “dig deep” will be valuable.
It is normal to be tired and rinsed for energy at the end of the day. Finishing the day in good time to allow for a proper rest and sleep is key to good restitution inbetween several days of climbing. It is also quite normal to plan easier days inbetween harder days, to be able to secure enough energy for when it matters.

for individuals and groups. Get in touch for more information.

EXPERIENCE the beautiful and challenging nature of the higher mountains.

Alpine climbing & Summer mountaineering

Summer mountain adventures

How many can we be?

How do I start?

How do I book?

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