Ice climbing camp with Simon Gietl
Improve your skills with one of today's best alpinists
The climbing pro invites you to the Ahrntal. The place where he learned and trained in ice and mixed climbing.
Simon knows the most difficult ice routes of the Dolomites and the Alps, he has a huge wealth of experience in steep ice, but he is also a gifted mountain guide and coach (see also Climbing with the rock star or Icy times on our blog).
The Vivalpin Iceclimbing Camp also offers you the opportunity to test and try out the latest generation of EDELRID ice equipment (the one that Simon helped to develop).
The location chosen by Simon with fantastic ice and mixed routes is one of the best in the world. Ice climbing areasthat we know. Or is it even the best?
The approach to the tours in the Angerer ice climbing garden near Rein in Taufers in Ahrntal is extremely short and is perfect for warming up.
The routes themselves offer difficulties from WI2 to WI 5 and from Mixed 5 to Mixed 7.
You can practise your first steps on steep ice in the top rope or climb your first mixed tour (secured with bolts) in lead climbing. Everything is possible in between! Here you can toprope or lead climb on inclined, vertical or even overhanging ice. And if that's not enough for you, Simon will show you what's possible in mixed climbing.
You can be sure that you will significantly improve your personal skills and know-how at the ice climbing camp with Simon Gietl. We wish you lots of fun!
More info to the ice climbing camp with Simon Gietl in the Valle Aurina you will find here!
Find more tours with Simon Gietl here!
Are you missing equipment?
You can hire many items of equipment from us, for everything else you will receive a discount of 10% at bergfreunde.de
Here you will find important information on pricing and cancellation policies
Program and schedule
- Iceclimbing Camp with Simon Gietl
- Supervision by other Vivalpin mountain guides
- Edelrid test equipment with the 2024 generation of ice tools
- Get-together evening with Simon Gietl and the Vivalpin Guides supported by the Ahrntal Tourist Office
- 10% discount code for your purchases at bergfreunde.de
Additional costs
- Arrival
- Snacks, drinks
- Overnight stay
- Travel cancellation insurance of the alliance if required
Location: In Simon's home valley, the Ahrntal, we find routes in difficulty levels WI 2 to WI 5+, as well as mixed routes up to M7. Ideal for top roping and lead climbing.
Program: Improve your personal skills by at least one grade, in particular crampon and ice tool techniques, top-rope and lead climbing training, stand construction, setting up fixed points, economic and tactical climbing, and much more.
Note on program changes:
All courses and guided tours are conscientiously organized and carried out in accordance with the safety standards of the Vivalpin Mountain and Ski School with qualified specialists (e.g. mountain and ski guides, mountain hiking guides, etc.). The provisional tour program may be adjusted for safety-related reasons, such as bad weather, dangerous conditions, unforeseen natural events or inadequate conditions of the participants. The final program will be decided by the guide on site.
The ice climbing camp is suitable for you if you already have experience in either ice climbing or sport climbing. In any case, you should be proficient in belaying techniques. Simon will be supported at the camp by two Vivalpin mountain guides, as well as mountain school leader Christof. Of course, the camp also includes a cozy get-together with Simon and the guides in the evening. The camp is supported by Edelrid and Ahrntal Tourismus
You can find information on estimating altitude meters and difficulty information here. If in doubt, please call our office or send us an e-mail!
“I look forward to going ice climbing with you and your friends. Here in the Ahrntal you will find the best conditions to improve your skills but also to enjoy a wonderful weekend. See you soon in the Ahrntal!”
Simon Gietl
Professional mountaineer
UIAGM Mountain guide
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