Outdoor offers you a step-by-step training system that prepares you perfectly for your mountain adventures. The Introductory Mountaineering Course is about finding out whether mountaineering is something you enjoy and want to pursue further. If you can answer “yes” to that question and want more, you move on to the Basic Mountaineering Course. In this course, you’ll learn fundamental techniques for rock and ice. Afterward, you’ll be ready for your first mountain tours with a mountain guide. Gain experience and enjoy some great tours.

If you’re interested in planning and leading your first easy mountain tours with your friends, then take the Advanced Mountaineering Course. Over five days, the focus is not only on improving your technical skills but also on tour planning and weather assessment.
If you're only interested in specific areas of mountaineering, we also offer targeted modules – the Ice Module and the Rock Module – where you can develop your skills in those disciplines.

Again, the idea is to go on tours and build more experience before moving on to the final stage: Rope Team Coaching. This course focuses on technical refinements and rope handling on rock and ice. It’s designed for experienced mountaineers who want to improve their rope work.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

The Introductory Mountaineering Course gives you a solid first insight into the world of mountaineering. Our mountain guides will show you how to move safely and efficiently on rock and in steep terrain. You’ll also learn about the gear you need in the mountains.
This course is the perfect starting point for future mountain adventures.
Duration: 1 day

Basic Course Mountaineering

Our Basic Mountaineering Course is ideal if you want to start mountaineering or have already gained some initial experience and wish to develop further. Over the course of two days, we’ll teach you both the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to undertake your first tours on a rope with a mountain guide.

On the first day, you’ll learn the basics of rope and belaying techniques, go over essential knots, and practice easy climbing and abseiling.
The second day focuses on glacier travel: how to use crampons, and how and when to use an ice axe.
Depending on the season, accommodation is either at the Gleckstein Hut or at Hotel Alpenblick in Grindelwald (see course dates).
Duration: 2 days

Advanced Course Mountaineering

You want to improve your mountaineering skills and prepare for more demanding tours? In this 5-day Advanced Mountaineering Course, we’ll deepen your knowledge in areas such as climbing techniques on rock and ice, crampon movement, knot work, rope handling, rope team skills, as well as crevasse rescue using pulley systems and self-rescue methods.

We’ll also cover tactical aspects like map reading, weather interpretation, and orientation using compass and GPS.
Invest these days in your training – it’s worth it! A solid foundation means less stress and more enjoyment in the mountains.
Duration: 5 days

Advanced Course Ice Module

What should you do in the event of a crevasse fall? How do you behave correctly on a glacier?
In the Advanced Module: Ice, you’ll learn crevasse rescue using pulley systems and self-rescue techniques, proper ice climbing techniques, and safe movement on glaciers.
A solid foundation means less stress and more enjoyment in the mountains.
Duration: 2 days

Advanced Course Rock Module

Do you want to move with more confidence on rock in the future?
In the Advanced Module: Rock, our mountain guides will teach you proper climbing and knot techniques, as well as correct rope handling.
Duration: 2 days

Rope Team Coaching

Do you want to plan and lead mountain tours on your own? That requires a lot of experience and practice.
In our Rope Team Coaching course based around the Tierbergli Hut, you’ll learn how to properly prepare tours and lead a rope team.
Our mountain guide will coach you and provide valuable tips.
Invest this time in your training — most mountain accidents are due to lack of knowledge and poor decision-making.
Duration: 3 days