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Oak Course
Location
Arco
Date
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Estimated Duration
2 Days
Group size
4-6 participants
Level
Intermediate
Take your sport climbing to the next level. In two days on the limestone of Arco, you'll learn the fundamental skills for safe multi-pitch climbing: building belay stations, securing leader and second, managing the rope, and rappelling. You'll practise each skill step by step on short routes before applying it on real multi-pitch terrain, guided by a certified mountain guide. This course is meant for climbers who ar ecomfortable on single-pitch sports routes who want to make the move to multi-pitch climbing. Beginners to multi-pitch especially are welcome. Participants should have a minimum climbing grade of UIAA 5 on rock and experience with outdoor sport climbing.
• Climbing harness
• Helmet
• Climbing shoes
• Climbing rope (min. 50 m)
• At least 6 quickdraws
• ATC belay device
• 4 screwgate carabiners
• 3 snapgate carabiners
• 1 sling (120 cm)
• Short prusik
*Building a belay station with various equipment *Useful climbing tactics and belay management *Rope management at the belay and on the route *Rappelling *Communication and rope signals
• Guides on Oak are verified by Oak, but users should independently confirm a guide’s qualifications.
Cost
€300 per person
• Participants are responsible for ensuring their skill level and fitness are suitable for the activity.
• Individuals should only attempt techniques or terrain they feel personally confident with.
• All instructions and safety guidance from the guide should be followed at all times.
• Users must ensure their own equipment is appropriate and in safe working condition.
• Mountain activities carry inherent risks, and participation is at the user’s own discretion.
• Adequate insurance covering mountain travel and rescue is essential.
• Relevant medical information should be shared with the guide.
• Plans may change due to weather or safety considerations, and users should be prepared for this.
Simon Gruber
IFMGA Guide
IFMGA/UIGMA Mountain Guide 🏔️ enjoyer of small things and big adventures 🦦 growing up in salzburg, from the beginning on i enjoyed getting to know the unknown. being in the mountains came natural to me. so throughout the years i honed my skills in the mountains and decided to become a mountain guide to pass that passion and feeling on to other people.