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Dolomite Rock

Dolomite Rock

This superb area is home to some of the most famous rock climbs in the alps. Not recommended for those not happy with exposure! The Dolomites (named after the dolomitic limestone from which they are formed) are a majestic range of rock peaks and towers positioned on the Italian/Austrian border. There is everything here from…

Salbitschen Rock

Salbitschen Rock

Based out of the Salbit Hut this area offers climbing on some of the best granite in the alps Routes range from short single pitch offerings to 1000m ED classics and everything in between! At a modest altitude the Salbitschen offers a real alternative when the higher peaks are out of condition. Ratio 1:1 or…

Chamonix Classics

Chamonix Classics

Chamonix remains the mecca for alpinism in the western alps and it’s famous aguilles have a lifetimes worth of climbing on them. The uplift is advanced allowing quick access to the climbing on the renowned granite and ice of the range and the huts are well situated. The area has everything from high altitude pure…

Hautes Alpes/Ecrins

Hautes Alpes/Ecrins

The Ecrins famously enjoys 300 or more days of sunshine a year due to it’s unique position near the Mediterranean. This area abounds with excellent valley and mountain rock (Ailefroide, La Meije, Dibona etc) as well as classic alpinism (France’s most southerly 4000’er the Barre des Ecrins is found here). In winter the steep valleys…

Oberland Giants

Oberland Giants

The Oberland is renowned for the scale and grandeur of it’s towering peaks and it’s glacial scenery has been likened to the Himalaya. The peaks here are synonymous with alpine climbing and many are over 4000m. Objectives here can include the trio of Monch, Jungfrau and Eiger as well as Finstarrehorn, Fiescherhorn and Aletschorn. Ratio…

Alpinism in the Valais Alps

Alpinism in the Valais Alps

The Swiss Valais has a huge concentration of peaks, many over the magic 4000m height. The valleys of Saas Gruund, Saas Fee and Zermatt all provide quick access to magnificent peaks. The Allalinhorn, Alphubel, Stralhorh, Rimpfischorn, Weissmeis, Lagginhorn, Tasch, Dom, Lensptitze to name a few. The huts in this area are well situated and if…

Introduction to alpinism

Introduction to alpinism

Very much based around experiential learning. We focus on the whole gamut of skills needed to operate successfully in the alps. Topics covered could include glacial travel, crevasse rescue and avoidance, rock climbing with advanced ropework, crampon and axe skills, moving together on technical terrain and using alpine huts. Alpine summits such as Pigne d’Arrolla,…

Lofoten Granite – Climbing in Arctic Norway

Lofoten Granite – Climbing in Arctic Norway

Noway’s Lofoten Islands are magical. Lying high in the Arctic circle you can climb here under the midnight sun on magnificent granite. There is something for all tastes here; long alpine ridges (with snow early season) or steep granite crags literally minutes from the road. The Lofoten Islands of Norway attract superlatives but they are…

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