Intensive training in surefootedness and head for heights

2 days, 8 participants, the perfect preparation
Level
    You can train surefootedness and a head for heights. They are the basics for many mountain tours. Benefit from the extensive know-how of your VIVALPIN mountain guide.

Let a mountain professional show you important tips, tricks and exercises so that you will be more experienced and effective in the mountains in the future.

Training lasting several days! Sure-footedness is one of the elementary skills for all mountaineers, hikers and climbers. It is not only general safety that is important: those who have learned to place their feet consciously and evenly also save strength and nerves. In difficult terrain, easy rock or combined terrain, sure-footedness is essential. Let a mountain professional show you important tips, tricks and exercises during our intensive training so that you can be more experienced and effective in the mountains in the future.
A second important aspect for many mountain tours, such as for walking on black marked mountain trails, via ferrata and of course for all alpine climbing tours and many high altitude tours is the "freedom from giddiness". However, a head for heights is not a bad thing per se. Because caution and fear of a possible fall are better companions than arrogance and too much self-confidence. Your guide will help you with practical exercises and with assistance for situation analysis in mastering and correctly assessing exposed and exposed passages.

Want to know why training is so important?

Then visit the vivalpin.blog and read all about the right preparation for alpine tours!

You can also take a look at our online training courses for tour preparation!

Online training: Risk management rock

Online training: Ice risk management

Online training: Alpine crossings

Online training: Snow-avalanche risk

Here you will find important information on pricing and cancellation policies

Program and schedule

  • Mountain guide with the appropriate qualifications
  • Overnight stay in DAV huts
  • Rich breakfast
  • Multi-course dinner menu
  • Teaching material
  • Lowa test equipment
  • Free participation in the online training: Crossing the Alps - preparation (1 h)

Additional costs

  • ev. mountain railroad
  • Snacks, drinks
  • Arrival, possibly parking fee

Course content:

  • Walking training on paths and in pathless terrain
  • Walking technique and walking rhythm
  • Balance and stability
  • Evaluate the freedom from vertigo
  • Assessing exposed path and climbing passages
  • Mastering exposed paths and climbs Equipment knowledge and test material

 

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.

  • Sufficient fitness for ascents of up to a maximum of 800 - 1000 m in ascent
  • Stamina for hikes of up to 4 - 5 hours with light luggage
  • Intensive training is not suitable for people with severe anxiety or panic attacks. For these people, we recommend coaching with one of our specialists

"Why wander far away when beauty is so close?
The Ammergau Alps between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Füssen are an absolute gem.

Crossing it belongs on every hiker's bucket list. Why? Here you can experience Bavarian culture, ridges and peaks in a unique way.
The Vivalpin hike is anything but banal. Narrow, sometimes exposed paths and trails make the tour exciting and varied."

Cat Juhran
Mountain hiking guide
Member of the VIVALPIN Competence Team

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Course areas vary between Karwendel, Wetterstein Mountains, Ester Mountains and Mangfall Mountains

AV huts and inns

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