Growing up in the Alps, you quickly learn what it means to respect the mountains and live with them. But as much as we at HAE love the mountains and share our passion with our community, we also know that it takes professionals to properly impart knowledge and skills.
That's why we are delighted to announce our new partnership with the Bietschhorn Ausserberg Alpine School . Felicitas Jordan-Feller is part of the Bietschhorn Ausserberg Alpine School and has been one of our valued athletes for many years. Felicitas is a trained mountain guide and has already taken part in international sport climbing competitions and ice climbing world cups in her youth. Felicitas and the entire team stand for exactly what is important to us: a deep connection with the Alps, decades of experience and the goal of making it easier for people to access the mountains. Some of the mountain guides are real legends for us - they have not only opened up a lot of new routes and built one of our favorite huts, but have also shown countless people how to move safely, sustainably and confidently in nature.
Listening and Understanding – The Needs of Our Community
We have been in close contact with you, our community, for years. You are just as enthusiastic about the mountains as we are, but many of you have also told us that it is sometimes difficult to take the first step. Two pieces of feedback have particularly impressed us and have come up again and again:
- Easy access to knowledge: Many of you would like to learn more about safety in the mountains, but often lack the time or courage to deal with the complex topics on your own.
- A safe space for women: Some women in our community have told us that they would like more opportunities to learn the basics of mountain sports in an open, relaxed environment - without pressure and with enough space to ask questions and try things out.
With this feedback in mind, it was clear to us: It's not about complicated techniques or extreme sports. It's about starting at the base, building trust and laying the foundation for safe and sustainable mountain adventures.
avalanche courses for beginners and refreshers
Together with the Bietschhorn Ausserberg Alpine School, we have therefore launched two avalanche course weekends that are specifically aimed at beginners and refreshers. We at HAE see our role very clearly: We are the mediators, the bridge between you and the professionals. The implementation of the courses is entirely in the hands of the Alpine School - because when it comes to safety in the mountains, you need experienced experts who know what they are talking about. Most likely, Mat, Sebi or Levi will be around with a few team riders on one or the other weekend. We might see each other probing, at the aperitif or during the evening climbing in the climbing hall of the shared accommodation in Salgesch.
For us, these courses are more than just an offer. They are another step to bring our community closer to the mountains and to live what defines us as a brand: independence, a spirit of adventure and a love of the mountains.
FRI. 17 TO SUN. 19 JANUARY – 1st avalanche course (VS)
This weekend, beginners and refreshers will learn the basics of avalanche knowledge, tour planning and companion rescue – in a practical way in the Valais Alps.
- Duration: Friday 17 January to Sunday 19 January
- Contents: Theory and practice in avalanche knowledge, orientation, tour planning and companion rescue
- For whom: For beginners or those who would like to refresh their knowledge.
For more information and to register, click here .
FRI. 7 TO SUN. 9 FEBRUARY - AVALANCHE COURSE ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN (VS)
Especially for women who want to learn the basics of mountain sports in a relaxed and open environment.
- Duration: Friday to Sunday
- Contents: Theory and practice in avalanche knowledge, orientation, tour planning and companion rescue
- For whom: For beginners or those who would like to refresh their knowledge.
Registration and more information can be found here .
expanded offer
Of course, it may be that the dates above do not suit you. That is why we would like to share with you the other offer from the Bietschhorn Ausserberg Alpine School:
| Date | Event | leader |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2024 - December 15, 2024 | Lötschental – Freetouring | Rinaldo |
| December 20, 2024 - December 22, 2024 | Freeride - Lötschental | Johannes |
| December 21, 2024 - December 22, 2024 | Snow Safety Basic | Fredy |
| December 28, 2024 - December 29, 2024 | entry-level ski touring | Fredy |
| 04.01.2025 - 05.01.2025 | entry-level ski touring | Fredy |
| 09.01.2025 - 12.01.2025 | Best of Valais – Ski Touring Days | Johannes |
| 11.01.2025 - 12.01.2025 | Snow Safety Basic | Fredy |
| 16.01.2025 - 19.01.2025 | Val d'Anniviers – Freetouring and Wellness | Rinaldo |
| 17.01.2025 - 19.01.2025 | avalanche course in Upper Valais | Simon |
| 20.01.2025 - 25.01.2025 | Alagna-Monte Rosa (I) – ski touring week | Egon |
| 07.02.2025 - 09.02.2025 | avalanche course in Upper Valais | Simon |
| 08.02.2025 - 09.02.2025 | entry-level ski touring | Fredy |
| 06.03.2025 - 09.03.2025 | Simplon – Plaisirskitouren | Fredy |
| March 17, 2025 - March 20, 2025 | Rotondo – Ski Touring Days | Beat |
| 07.06.2025 - 09.06.2025 | climbing weekend Wiwanni | Egon |
| 16.06.2025 - 20.06.2025 | "Rock and Ice" – Training Week | Beat |
| 20.06.2025 - 22.06.2025 | climbing weekend Wiwanni | Egon |
| 06.09.2025 - 07.09.2025 | Wasenhorn | Fredy |
