SUN. 29 JUNE | TRAD CLIMBING COURSE IN VALAIS
Trad climbing – drawing your own line
With trad climbing, you decide where to belay yourself. No bolts, no fixed points – just wedges, friends, and your instinct for the rock. This style of climbing is also called "clean climbing" – because it respects the rock and leaves it unchanged. Those who belay their own routes not only experience climbing in a new way, but also themselves.
During the trad climbing course, Felicitas will show you how to correctly place mobile protection such as friends and wedges – and how to safely navigate cracks, corners, and rock structures. We'll choose an area that encourages confidence – technical from 5b (UIAA 6). In good conditions, we'll climb the Furka Pass – rough, wild, and clear. Should the weather change, we'll be flexible and switch to an alternative area.
Course schedule
Meeting point: Sunday, June 29, 2025, 7:00 a.m. at Visp train station or by appointment. Afterwards, a trip to the climbing area will follow. Location to be announced.
Price & Registration
CHF 130, in cash at the start of the package or by bank transfer to the lead mountain guide. We will be happy to provide you with the details for a bank transfer upon request.
The price includes:
- Competent and local guide
- Rental of all necessary equipment (climbing harness, helmet, carabiners, rope, slings, quickdraws).
Register using the form below . Your registration is final. Please note the additional information in this post.
Course content
The following topics will be covered during the course:
- Taping the hands and creating a taped glove
- Clamping techniques such as handjam, chimney climbing, offwidth, fist clamp, butterfly, fingerlock
- Movement and climbing techniques in cracks and corners
- Handling and securing mobile safety equipment (Camalots / Friends, etc.)
- The safe construction of stands
After a theoretical introduction, the acquired knowledge can be directly applied and tried out.
The course takes place in German.
Requirements
Experience in climbing and belaying, level 5b.
Group size
To guarantee the highest possible quality, the course is designed for a maximum of 6 participants.
Length of time
A whole day.
Meeting point
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 7:00 a.m. Visp train station or by appointment
Arrival
Accessible by public transport Visp train station
Technical material
- Backpack
- approach shoes
- climbing shoes
- climbing harness
- climbing helmet
- Chalk bag
- 6 quickdraws
- 3 HMS screwgate carabiners
- Belay and abseiling device e.g. ATC Guide, Reverso
- 2 webbing loops sewn (1x 60 cm and 1x 120 cm length)
- 3 cords Ø 6 mm (short Prusik 90 cm, 3 m and 5 m)
- If available, various friends, chocks, 50m rope
Other material
- Jacket, wind and waterproof
- Primaloft or fleece jacket length
- Mountain pants/changeable T-shirt
Insurance
Any type of insurance is the responsibility of the participating person.
Registration and payment
Register early – this is the only way we can reserve a spot for you. Each multi-day tour comes with a detailed program containing all the important information about the organization and the tour itinerary. We will be happy to send it to you. It includes details about the meeting point, the individual daily stages, the requirements, the required equipment, and accommodation and meals. You can request the program directly from the lead mountain guide by email, phone, or mail. They will also be happy to answer any questions you may have about the tour.
If you have decided to participate, please register in writing with your mountain guide. The booking (and any changes) will only become binding once it has been confirmed or reconfirmed in writing by you and the Bietschhorn Alpine School. The exact services depend on the detailed program for each tour.
Please transfer the course fee before the start of the tour. The payment slip is included either in the detailed program or with the registration confirmation – or you can use the information from it for e-banking. Please make the payment no later than two weeks before the start of the course or tour.
resignation
Like many other mountain guides, Felicitas relies on the income from her course participants. If you don't show up, she'll suffer financial losses. Therefore, if you're unable to participate in the booked tour for any reason, the following cancellation policy applies:
After registration: 50% of the price
19–15 days before start: 75% of the price
14–0 days before start: 100% of the price
The cancellation fee is calculated based on the date on which we receive your cancellation – by phone, email, or mail. If the date falls on a weekend or public holiday, the next business day applies.
We strongly recommend that you take out cancellation insurance and ask that you always notify us of your cancellation in writing.
The general terms and conditions of the Bietschhorn Ausserberg Alpine School can be found here .
Felicitas Jordan-Feller, mountain guide (IVBV), Bietschhorn Ausserberg Alpine School
Felicitas is an experienced mountain guide and will teach you the basics of multi-pitch climbing during these two days. The course is officially run by the Bietschhorn Ausserberg Alpine School.
For Felicitas, mountaineering represents the ultimate freedom. From an early age, she spent every free minute in the family's Wiwanni Hut, where she quickly became fascinated with climbing and mountaineering. In her youth, Felicitas competed in international sport climbing competitions and ice climbing World Cups. Before completing her mountain guide training, she completed a degree in social work.
The philosophy of her work as a mountain guide is to make the mountains accessible to everyone. On a tour, Felicitas' top priority is not only safety but also the well-being of her guests. Her fascination and immense enthusiasm for the mountains are clearly palpable. This is often magically transferred to her guests. As a nature-loving person, Felicitas also spends as much time as possible in the mountains.
Important legal notice:
This course is offered by the Bietschhorn Ausserberg Alpine School . HAE acts solely as an agent for bookings and assumes no responsibility for the course implementation. The Alpine School bears full responsibility for safety and compliance with legal regulations during the course. All participants should ensure they have adequate insurance coverage. Further information on course conditions, cancellation policies, and liability exclusions can be found in the Alpine School's General Terms and Conditions . Registration is binding.
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