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Join us for a full-day glacier trekking experience on the spectacular Rhône Glacier. This course is designed for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who would like to gain their first experience travelling safely on glaciated terrain under the supervision of a certified mountain guide. Starting in Andermatt, we travel together to the historic Hotel Belvédère on the Furka Pass. After a short approach hike, participants will equip themselves with crampons and glacier gear before stepping onto the ice. Throughout the day, participants will learn essential glacier travel techniques, rope team procedures, hazard awareness, and basic glacier safety while exploring this unique alpine environment. Physical Requirements: - Good general fitness - Ability to hike for approximately 4–5 hours during the day - Comfortable walking on uneven mountain terrain - Approximately 300–400 metres of ascent and descent Technical Requirements - No previous glacier experience required - Sure-footedness on mountain trails - Good balance and coordination - Motivation to learn basic glacier travel techniques Meeting point: 09.00 AM at Imholz Shop Andermatt Piazza Group Size: ​max 10 people / guide ​Price per group: CHF 720 Included: - 1 Day Guiding with UIAGM mountain guide / aspirant guide Not Included:​ - Transportation to Hotel Belvedere - Food and Drinks - Insurance (accident, mountain rescue, travel, illness and all other insurances are the responsibility of the participant) We recommend to be a member of "Rega" Swiss rescue service. EQUIPTMENT LIST Personal Clothing and Equipment - Mountaineering or sturdy hiking boots (Category B or B/C) - Waterproof jacket (hardshell) - Long trousers - Insulating layer (fleece or synthetic jacket) - Moisture-wicking base layer - Warm hat or headband - Sun hat or cap - Sunglasses (Category 3 or 4) - Sunscreen (SPF 50+) - Gloves - Daypack (25–35 litres) - Minimum 1 litre of water - Packed lunch and snacks - Personal medication Technical Equipment (Participant's Responsibility) - Climbing harness - Crampons (fitted to the boots) Equipment Rental Technical equipment can be rented in Andermatt at the Andermatt Piazza location of Imholz Sport Andermatt. Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for any rental equipment before the start of the course.

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SKI TOURING COURSE BASIC 🎯 Learning Objectives This 2-day beginner ski touring course introduces you to the fundamentals of ski touring in alpine terrain. The goal is to safely transition from resort skier to independent ski tourer. You will learn how to use touring equipment, basic uphill techniques, and the fundamentals of avalanche safety, route planning, and terrain assessment. 📅 Course Program Day 1 – Gear check and introduction to ski touring equipment
 – Introduction to avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
 – Basic avalanche safety awareness
 – Fitting skins and adjusting equipment
 – First short ascents in the terrain
 – Avalanche rescue practice in the snow Day 2 – Analysis of the daily avalanche bulletin
 – Planning of a simple ski tour
 – Uphill technique training (kick turns, pacing, track setting)
 – Longer ski tour in the Ursern Valley (approx. 800m ascent) 
– Safe off-piste descent techniques 💪 Requirements – Confident skiing on red and black pistes
 – Good basic fitness for up to 800m ascent
 – No prior ski touring experience required 🎿 Equipment – Touring skis with skins and touring boots
 – Ski poles
 – Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe
 – Backpack (25–35 litres) 
– Weather-appropriate winter clothing 
– Food and drinks – Helmet recommended Rental equipment can be arranged at Imholz Sport Andermatt. 📍 Meeting Point 08:30 in Andermatt (exact meeting point will be confirmed before the course). Group size: max. 6 participants per UIAGM mountain guide 📍 Region Ursern Valley (Andermatt – Realp – Furka Pass area) Routes are selected depending on conditions. ✅ Included in the Price – 2 days guiding in a small group by a certified UIAGM mountain guide or aspirant guide
 – Course organisation ❌ Not Included in the Price – Ski pass – Accommodation
 – Rental equipment
 – Transportation
 – Food and drinks
 – Insurance (accident, mountain rescue, travel, illness and all other insurances are the responsibility of the participant) We recommend being a member of REGA, the Swiss Air Rescue Service.

Every Saturday, we head into the mountains around Andermatt for a guided ski tour. Based on the latest snow, weather, and avalanche conditions, we choose the best possible objective for the day. This flexible approach allows us to make the most of current conditions and enjoy the finest ski touring experience the region has to offer. Whether it's a scenic summit, untouched powder slopes, or a hidden local favorite, your local mountain guide will select the ideal tour for the group. Expect a rewarding day in the backcountry, away from the crowds and surrounded by spectacular alpine scenery. What to expect: – Guided ski tour in the Andermatt region – Route chosen according to the best daily conditions – Small groups for a more personal experience – Led by an experienced local mountain guide – Suitable for experienced ski tourers with confident uphill and downhill skills 🏋 Fitness: Basic to Expert ⚙️ Technical*: Intermetiate to Expert off piste skier (for beginner and off piste technique we recommend Swiss Ski School Andermatt) *snowboarders should be strong riders able to traverse heel and toe side and have collapsible poles and fitness to push out flat valleys. Split board and skins mandatory. 🎒 Equipment every person must have: - Touring Skis / Splitboard - Avalanche Transceiver - Backpack with:​ - Shovel and probe - Water and snack - Airbag and Helmet recommended​ - Touring bindings and skins ​​ Rental Equipment available: ​ Please reserve @ Imholzsport Andermatt​ 🎯 Meeting Point: Flexible, to be announced ​ ✔️ Included:​ 1 day guiding with UIAGM mountainguide / aspirant guide ​ ✖️ Not Included: - Ski pass (sometimes) - Rental Equipment - Transportation - Food and Drinks

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⚙️ Level: Advanced to Expert 🏋️ Fitness: Up to 1,500 m of vertical gain per day Day 1: Jungfraujoch – Louwitor – Konkordiaplatz – Konkordiahütte 🎯 Meeting Point: 8:35 AM at Grindelwald Terminal train station in front of the ticket counters. Train ride to the Jungfraujoch. We enter the impressive Jungfrau Arena through the mountain tunnel and, after a short descent, ascend to the Louwitor at 3,658 m (350 meters of vertical gain). Descent over the mighty Jungfraufirn to Konkordiaplatz, followed by the climb up the famous ladders to the Konkordiahütte (2,850 m). Day 2: Konkordiahütte – Grünegghorn Winter Summit – Grünhornlücke – Finsteraarhornhütte From the Konkordiahütte, we ascend via the Grünhornlücke towards the valley of the Finsteraarhornhütte. Before heading to the hut, we climb the highly rewarding ski summit of the Grünegghorn (3,787 m), offering magnificent views of the surrounding 4,000-meter peaks. Day 3: Finsteraarhornhütte – Wyssnollen – Oberaarjochhütte Today, we climb the Wyssnollen at 3,586 meters, a beautiful ski summit surrounded by the highest mountains in the Bernese Oberland. Afterward, we ski down to the Fieschergletscher and ascend via the Galmigletscher to the Oberaarjochhütte. Day 4: Oberaarjochhütte – Vorderes Galmihorn – Bächilücke – Münster On the final day, we complete a short ascent over the Galmigletscher to the Vorderes Galmihorn (3,506 m) before tackling the endless and spectacular descent—often with great snow conditions—through the Minstigertal down to Münster. ✔️ Included in the price: – 4 days of guiding by a UIAGM-certified mountain guide or aspirant guide – 3 nights with half board in SAC huts ✖️ Not included: –Rental equipment – Travel to and from the meeting/end points, transfers – Drinks, lunch, snacks – Insurance (accident, mountain rescue, illness, travel, etc. – responsibility of the participants) We highly recommend a REGA membership 🎒 Once you have booked your tour, you will receive a PDF with all the details. For private groups: Price upon request.

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ROPE TECHNIQUES FOR GLACIER COURSE 🎯 Learning Objectives This crevasse rescue course focuses on emergency situations in glaciated and high alpine terrain. You will learn how to respond safely and efficiently after a crevasse fall and how to manage rope systems in complex mountain environments. Training takes place in realistic terrain around Andermatt, using suitable snow slopes and flat areas to enable safe and effective practice. Focus areas – Crevasse rescue systems and techniques 
– Rope handling and anchor building
 – Team rescue procedures in glacier terrain
 – Self-rescue and partner rescue scenarios 
– Safety protocols in high alpine environments 📅 Course Program – Introduction to rope techniques for glacier travel
 – Proper tying-in and rope team formation
 – Movement as a rope team in alpine terrain
 – Building snow and ice anchors
 – Setting up pulley systems for rescue 
– Self-rescue using prusiks or mechanical devices 
– Practical rescue scenarios in training terrain 💪 Requirements – Comfortable skiing in alpine winter terrain
 – Basic ski touring experience (skinning and descending in variable snow)
 – Ability to spend a full day outdoors in cold conditions
 – No prior rope or crevasse rescue experience required 🎿 Equipment – Off-piste skis with skins (max 105mm waist)
 – Ski crampons
– Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe 
– Backpack, water, lunch/snack
 – Harness – Helmet Optional technical gear (if available) – Rope
 – Pulley system (microtraxion or similar)
 – Slings, carabiners, rappel device 📍 Meeting Point 08:30 at Imholz Sport, Gemsstock cable car base station, Andermatt. Rental equipment available at Imholz Sport Andermatt. Group size: 4–6 participants per guide ✔️ Included in the Price – 1 day guiding in an open group (up to 6 participants) by UIAGM mountain guide or aspirant guide
 – Course organisation ❌ Not Included in the Price – Ski pass
 – Accommodation
 – Rental equipment
 – Transportation 
– Food and drinks
 – Insurance (accident, mountain rescue, travel, illness and all other insurances are the responsibility of the participant) We recommend being a member of REGA, the Swiss Air Rescue Service.

WARM UP DAYS ANDERMATT 🎯 Learning Objectives The Warm Up Days in Andermatt are designed as an entry point into the winter season. The focus is on reactivating ski skills, refreshing avalanche and safety awareness, and preparing for off-piste terrain and more advanced ski touring or freeride courses. You will train in varied terrain around Andermatt while gradually increasing complexity, exposure, and technical demand. Focus areas – Ski technique refresh in mixed snow conditions 
– Terrain awareness and off-piste orientation
 – Safe movement in early-season alpine terrain – Group riding and communication in variable conditions
 – Introduction or refresh of avalanche safety basics 📅 Course Program Day 1 – Ski technique training for freeride skiing with a level 2 instructor and mountain guide in and off piste
 – Video analysis and feedback
 – Technique improvement in variable snow conditions Day 2 – Steep skiing technique and tactics
 – Movement in steeper terrain (up to 40° in good conditions)
 – Introduction to snow anchors and abseiling (rapelling)
 – Practical application in alpine terrain 💪 Requirements Fitness – Intermediate fitness level
 – Up to 2.5 hours of ascent hiking / climbing during the day Technical Requirements – Intermediate to advanced skiing level
 – Comfortable skiing in terrain up to 35°, up to 40° in good conditions 🎿 Equipment – Backpack 
– Off-piste skis
 – Avalanche transceiver
 – Shovel and probe 
– Water and lunch/snacks – Helmet Optional: – Avalanche airbag backpack
 Depending on conditions: – Skins
 – Crampons and ice axe
 – Harness Rental equipment can be reserved at Imholz Sport Andermatt. 📍 Meeting Point 08:30 at Imholz Sport, Gemsstock cable car base station, Andermatt. ✅ Included in the Price – Guiding in an open group (4–6 people) by a certified UIAGM mountain guide or aspirant guide
 – Course organisation ❌ Not Included in the Price – Ski pass 
– Rental equipment
 – Transportation 
– Food and drinks
 – Insurance (accident, mountain rescue, travel, illness and all other insurances are the responsibility of the participant) We recommend being a member of REGA, the Swiss Air Rescue Service.

Acquire the basics for safe alpine tours and learn to move confidently on rock and firn! Whether classic alpine tours or combined alpine routes - moving safely on rock and firn requires special knowledge and technique. In this two-day course, we will teach you the basic skills you need to be safe on combined terrain. You will learn how to move efficiently in firn fields and light rock, how to use ice axes and crampons correctly and how to build belays in alpine terrain. Course content: - Walking techniques with and without crampons - Moving safely in firn (track setting, roping up, braking in the event of a fall) - Handling ice axe & crampons in different types of terrain - Stand construction in rock and firn - Belaying techniques for combined terrain - Rope and belaying tactics for simple alpine tours - Risk assessment and tour planning Prerequisites: - Sure-footedness and a head for heights - Experience in mountain hiking or initial alpine experience is an advantage - Stamina for longer walking times in alpine terrain Group size: 4-6 people per guide Accommodation: Albert-Heim Hut Price: CHF 520 / person Included in the price: - Mountain guide / aspirant for 2 days - One overnight stay in a shared room with half board - Organization of the tour Not included in the price: - Material according to separate material list - Arrival and return journey - Lunch and drinks - Insurance (accident insurance, Rega membership, cancellation insurance is the responsibility of the participants) Meeting point: 9.21 AM at the Train Station in Realp Language: German/English MATERIAL LIST: Technical material: - Crampon-compatible mountain boots - Climbing harness - 2 screw carabiners (including 1 HMS carabiner) - 1 sewn webbing sling 120 cm, if available - 1 cord approx. 6m, 6mm - 1 Prusik sling (cord approx. 1.5 m, 5-6 mm) - Abseiling device - ice axe - Crampons with anti-slip rubber - helmet - Possibly trekking poles Clothing: - Warm and functional clothing for climbing and high altitude tours incl. Rain jacket - Hat, gloves (incl. 1 pair of spare gloves) - Spare underwear - gaiters Special items - Toiletries, personal medication, small pharmacy, plasters - Sun cream, lip protection, sunglasses, sun hat - Possibly binoculars and camera - Cell phone - Headlamp - SAC ID card - ½-Tax subscription or GA travelcard - Thermos flask or water bottle - Snacks for 2 days

POWDER SKIING COURSE ANDERMATT 🎯 Learning Objectives This 2-day freeride course on Gemsstock focuses on improving your technique in deep snow and variable off-piste terrain. Using lift access, we maximize downhill time and concentrate fully on skiing performance. With coaching and video analysis, you will refine your movement patterns and develop confidence in powder, chopped snow, steeps and mixed alpine conditions. What you will learn – Freeride stance and balance in deep snow
 – Efficient skiing in powder, crust and variable terrain 
– Line choice and terrain reading
 – Speed control and rhythm in off-piste terrain
 – Video feedback for technical improvement 📅 Course Program Day 1 – Meeting and safety briefing at Gemsstock base station
 – Warm-up drills in controlled off-piste terrain
 – Technique training for balance and turn initiation
 – Skiing in bowls and variable snow conditions
 – Video recording and first analysis session Day 2 – Application of video feedback
 – Steeper off-piste skiing (e.g. Geissberg, Felsental depending on conditions)
 – Technical line choice in alpine terrain
 – Longer freeride descents with coaching focus
 – Final review and individual feedback 💪 Requirements – Confident skiing on black pistes
– Experience in off-piste terrain recommended
– Good fitness for full ski days 🎿 Equipment – Freeride skis (95–110 mm waist recommended)
 – Ski boots and poles
 – Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe
 – Backpack (20–30 L)
 – Helmet (mandatory)
 – Goggles (low light recommended)
 – Avalanche airbag recommended 📍 Meeting Point 08:30 at Imholz Sport, Gemsstock cable car base station, Andermatt. Group size: max. 6 participants per guide Rental equipment available at Imholz Sport Andermatt. ✅ Included in the Price – 2 days guiding and coaching by UIAGM mountain guide or freeride coach
 – Video analysis and feedback
 – Course organisation ❌ Not Included in the Price – Ski pass
 – Accommodation 
– Rental equipment
 – Transportation 
– Food and drinks 
– Insurance (accident, mountain rescue, travel, illness and all other insurances are the responsibility of the participant) We recommend REGA membership.

Join our Rock and Ice Rescue Skill Camp, an intensive training program led by an experienced mountain guide. This course focuses on modern rescue techniques in alpine rock and ice terrain. Through realistic scenarios and guided practice, participants build confidence and precision in demanding environments. You will learn anchor building in rock and ice, rope handling, partner rescue, self rescue strategies, and evacuation planning. Training includes hauling systems, lowering techniques, improvised stretcher setup, and risk management in cold and steep terrain. The camp takes place in a high alpine setting and combines theory with extensive field practice. Small group format allows direct feedback from the guide and ensures high safety standards at all times. Course highlights: - Led by a certified mountain guide with many years of alpine experience - Realistic rescue scenarios on rock faces and ice walls - Focus on clear communication and team coordination - Emphasis on safe decision making under dynamic conditions Prerequisites: Basic climbing ability and comfort on rock and ice are recommended. All technical gear can be provided upon request. Group size: 4-6 people per guide Price: CHF 390 / person Included in the price: - Mountain guide / aspirant for 2 days - Organization of the tour Not included in the price: - Accomodation - Material according to separate material list - Arrival and return journey - Lunch and drinks - Insurance (accident insurance, regatta membership, cancellation insurance is the responsibility of the participants) Meeting point: 8.50 am at the train station in Göschenen Language: German/English