Ice climbing
Ice climbing course for beginners
3 days in Lüsens
Ice climbing course for beginners
3 days in Lüsens
Selected date: 12 January 2027 at 09:00 – 14 January 2027 at 17:00
Beste Zeit
January - March
Region
Lüsens, Tirol
Dauer
3 days
Schwierigkeit
from WI 3
Technische Schwierigkeit
4 out of 5
Ausdauer
2 out of 5
Teilnehmer pro Bergführer
1 – 6 participants
You want to discover the world of ice climbing? The delicate structures and the transience of ice are both fascinating and intimidating. In this complex discipline in particular, getting started under professional guidance is essential. With our experienced guides, you’ll learn the basics of climbing steep ice, how to use crampons and an ice axe, and the key safety rules. Lüsens is the perfect place to get started. Thanks to its high altitude, conditions are good almost all winter round, and the icefall is just a few minutes away from the car park!
Meeting point Car park Alpengasthof Lüsens, 09:00
Step 1
Day 2
Today is all about climbing technique training! We’ll be exploring, practising and trying out different movement patterns. You’ll be able to experience the pros and cons of every technique for yourself. We’ll also be setting up top-rope and abseil stations, placing ice screws from a climbing position, and preparing you for your first lead climb. Ends at approx. 17:00
Day 3
Perfection and fine-tuning! We’ll consolidate and revise what you’ve learnt over the last few days and answer any questions. If you’re up for it, you can have a go at leading for the first time under the direct supervision of your mountain guide! Ends at approx. 17:00
- 1 Person: €1 800 / Person
- 2 Personen: €975 / Person
- 3 Personen: €660 / Person
- 4 Personen: €510 / Person
- 5 Personen: €510 / Person
- 6 Personen: €510 / Person
- Guided and organised by a state-certified mountain and ski guide
- Ice climbing equipment available (crampons, Ice axes, other hardware)
- Travel costs to and from the destination, parking fees
- Accommodation if needed
- Mountain guide’s expenses
- Personal meals and tips
- Good physical fitness for full days of climbing in the outdoors and approach routes
- Proficiency in belaying techniques/HMS (top-roping and lead climbing)
- Experience in rock or ice climbing, with a climbing ability of approximately UIAA V
Hardware
- Backpack (approx. 30 litres) with ice axe attachment
- Steep-ice ice axe (e.g. Petzl Nomic or Quark)*
- Steep-ice crampons (e.g. Petzl Dart/Lynx)*
- Climbing harness
- Climbing helmet
- Rope (single or twin ropes) – if available*
- Quickdraws and ice screws – if available*
- Belay device (Tube or similar)*
- Hardware (5x screw-gate carabiners, 2x 120cm slings, 1x 60cm sling, 30cm short prusik)*
Clothing
- Functional winter clothing (hardshell trousers/warm softshell trousers, technical base layers, waistcoat/jumper)
- Gore-Tex/hardshell jacket
- Hat/beanie and possibly a headband, Buff
- Gloves (at least 2 pairs, suitable for climbing)
- Insulated jacket (down or Primaloft)
- Crampon-compatible mountaineering boots (category C or D) – preferably category D boots compatible with automatic crampons
Other
- Thermos flask (min. 1 litre)
- 1x Personal snacks for the tour (energy bars, nuts, sandwiches, etc.)
- First aid kit
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
Equipment marked with an * (particularly ice axes and crampons) is available to borrow. Please let us know what you need well in advance of the tour! If you have any questions about the equipment list or gear, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Ice climbing is highly dependent on the conditions – the location will be adjusted depending on current conditions
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Experience Reports
1 experience report
Maximilian
Eiskletterkurs, Lüsens - von 0 auf Vorstiegsready
Eiskletterkurs mit Berni in Zweiergruppe. Das war top von den ersten Schritten, effizienter Steig-/Pickeltechnik, Sicherungstechnik bis zum Abschluss mit WI5-. Bernis Erfahrungsschatz war da top, und er hat die Tipps passgenau dosiert und so eine schnelle Lernkurve ermöglicht. Das konnte ich direkt in selbständigem Eisklettern und in erste Nordwände (z.B. die Mayerlrampe) umsetzen. 1000 Dank. Ich hoffe wir sehen uns im Sommer nochmal in einer großen Wand!
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Ice climbing course for beginners - 3 days in Lüsens
Price
We match you with a certified, experienced mountain guide for your tour. Your guide accompanies you in the mountains and adapts the tour to local conditions.
