Meeting point
Hotel Steingletscher, parking
Sustenstrasse 365, 3863 Steingletscher
Advanced Course Ice Module
2 days
Improve crampon and ice axe technique
Intensive crevasse rescue training
2 days of advanced ice training
Season:
June October
Departure Times
Key info
Some initial mountaineering experience
Experience using ice axe and crampons
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Confident on Ice: Refine your skills with ice axe and crampons, and practice crevasse rescue.
Being safe on a glacier starts with knowledge and practice. In 2 intensive days, you will learn all the essentials: crampon technique, crevasse rescue, rope handling, and ice climbing. Train realistically with experienced mountain guides for more safety and confidence on your glacier tours.
Course details
AcademyLearning objectives
- Safe walking with crampons on the glacier
- Efficient use of the ice axe in various situations
- Set up and practice crevasse rescue systems
- Independent self-rescue with Prusik technique
- Rope handling and knot techniques on glacier tours
- Moving as a roped party on a glacier
- Placing ice screws and building ice anchors
- Planning simple glacier tours considering weather and terrain
Assessment methods
Progress is continuously assessed
The mountain guide provides feedback during the course and reflects on areas where you can already act independently and where experience is still needed. This gives you a realistic assessment of your skills for future tours.
Certification
Certificate: Advanced Ice Module
After completing the two-day course, participants receive a certificate. This confirms successful participation in the Advanced Ice Module course at the Tierbergli Hut, but is intended as a keepsake and is not an official document.
Issued by:
Outdoor Switzerland AG
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Glacier Basics
We meet at the Hotel Steingletscher, check the equipment, and hike to the Tierbergli Hut. After a short break, we dive right in: crampon technique on ice and rock, knot tying, and equipment knowledge. We review important basics to prepare you safely for the glacier. The evening provides time to clarify questions and consolidate new insights.
Day2
Day 2: Crevasse Rescue and Anchors
The day starts with a short tour on the glacier. Here you put theory into practice: pulley systems for crevasse rescue, self-rescue with Prusik, and ice screw anchors. Every move is practiced until perfected. In the afternoon, we descend back to the valley with more know-how and experience for your next alpine adventures.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Hut reservation
Course Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 30-35 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Footwear
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Prusik loop
Accessory cord 4 m (min. 6 mm)
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
Helmet
Abseil device
Snapgate carabiner, approx. 2
Microtraxion and / or Tibloc (if you have one)
Ice screw (if you have one)
Trekking pole
2 slings (120 cm)
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Backpack 30-35 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Prusik loop
Accessory cord 4 m (min. 6 mm)
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
Helmet
Abseil device
Snapgate carabiner, approx. 2
Microtraxion and / or Tibloc (if you have one)
Ice screw (if you have one)
Trekking pole
2 slings (120 cm)
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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