Ice climbing camp with Simon Gietl

2 days, 30 participants, 5 mountain guides, supported by Edelrid and the Ahrntal Tourist Association
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    Ice climbing camp with Simon Gielt in the Ahrntal Valley
    Ice climbing camp with Simon Gielt in the Ahrntal Valley
    Ice climbing camp with Simon Gielt in the Ahrntal Valley
    Risk management ice climbing camp with Simon Gielt in Ahrntal and modern Edelrid ice tools

Train with one of the best alpinists of today

The climbing pro invites you. To 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).

More info to the ice climbing camp with Simon Gietl in Ahrntal you will find here!

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Program and schedule

  • Online training with Simon Gietl (1 h) three days before the camp
  • 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

Additional costs

  • Arrival
  • Snacks
  • Overnight stay

Location: In Simon's home valley, the Ahrntal, we find routes in difficulty levels WI 3 to WI 5+, as well as mixed routes up to M6. Ideal for top roping and lead climbing.

Program: Improve your personal skills, in particular crampon and ice tool techniques, top rope and lead climbing training, belaying, setting up fixed points, economic and tactical climbing,

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

 

Iceclimbing Camp with Simon Gietl

"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

Up to 30 participants with several mountain guides

2 days + online training

Meeting point on Saturday at the Angerer Hof (parking lot), Rein in Taufers, at 10 am

Arrival by public transport conditionally recommended

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