Advanced Alpine Climbing Course – Wilder Kaiser (3 days)

A three-day course for climbers who already have experience in alpine terrain and want to become self-sufficient on longer routes. You will build the practical skills for safe, independent alpine climbing: placing protection, building anchors, rappelling, and retreating safely if a route doesn't go to plan. Why this course: Alpine climbing is a different skill set from cragging. It's not just about the moves, it's about anchors that hold, gear placed correctly in imperfect rock, reading a topo on route, and knowing how to get down safely if the weather turns or a pitch is beyond you. This course is built around those specific skills, with real routes in the Wilder Kaiser to practice on. Who it's for: Climbers with prior experience in alpine terrain up to UIAA grade V, or who have completed an introductory alpine climbing course. This is not a first alpine climbing experience. Conditions: The course runs in the Wilder Kaiser, but the course area can be changed on request depending on conditions or the group's goals. Dates doesn't fit? If these dates don't work for you, you can also request me directly through Oak's private guide flow, listed under Tyrol.

Itinerary Day 1: Foundations * Meet at 08:00 at the agreed meeting point in Ellmau * Gear check and course briefing * Anchor building: natural anchors, equalisation, and placing mobile protection (nuts, cams/friends) * Knot craft and equipment knowledge for alpine terrain * Theory: tour planning and reading mountain weather * Finish around 16:00 to 17:00 Day 2: Application on route * Early start, meeting time confirmed the evening before * A multi-pitch route in the Wilder Kaiser, chosen to put Day 1's skills into practice * Rope work between pitches, topo reading and route-finding on the move * Placing pitons where needed * Safe rappelling and retreat technique, practiced on the descent * Finish around 16:00 to 17:00 Day 3: Longer route * Early start, meeting time confirmed the evening before * A longer, more committing route in the Wilder Kaiser, with participants taking on more of the lead work: route-finding, protection placement and pacing * Applying retreat and rappelling skills in real conditions if needed * Descent to the valley * Finish and departure around 16:00 to 17:00

• Guides on Oak are verified by Oak, but users should independently confirm a guide’s qualifications.

• 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.