Multi-Pitch Climbing Course – Loferer Steinberge (3 days)

Three days of multi-pitch climbing in the Loferer Steinberge, based at the Schmidt-Zabierow-Hütte. The course takes you from single-pitch climbing to moving confidently on longer routes: building anchors, belaying from stances, managing the rope, and abseiling safely. Each day combines hands-on instruction with real climbing on classic limestone routes, so you leave with the skills to climb multi-pitch routes on your own. Why the Loferer Steinberge: The Schmidt-Zabierow-Hütte sits right under the walls, so routes start minutes from the hut and there is no long walk-in each morning. The limestone is excellent, the routes range from easy to demanding, and the area is much quieter than the more famous climbing areas in the Alps. Staying at the hut gives you three full days on rock. Who it's for: Climbers who can top-rope or lead at around grade 5 (UIAA) in a climbing gym or on single-pitch crags, and want to move on to longer routes. You do not need multi-pitch experience; that is what this course teaches. You should be fit enough for a hut walk-in with a pack and full days of climbing. What you will learn * Building and equalising anchors * Belaying the leader and second from a stance * Rope management and changeovers at stances * Efficient movement on multi-pitch terrain * Abseiling and retreat techniques * Route choice, topo reading and timing Conditions: The routes are chosen each day based on weather and the group's level. If the weather is poor, the focus moves to rope skills and shorter routes close to the hut.

• Personal Climbing Gear

• Exact Gear List will be provided

Day 1: Hut approach and skills * Meet at 08:00 in Lofer * Equipment check and briefing * Walk-in to the Schmidt-Zabierow-Hütte (approx. 3 hours) * Afternoon skills session near the hut: anchors, stances, rope management * Overnight at the hut Day 2: Multi-pitch climbing * Early start after breakfast at the hut * Guided multi-pitch route, putting Day 1's skills into practice * Abseil descent and debrief * Overnight at the hut Day 3: Longer route and descent * A longer multi-pitch route, with participants taking on more of the rope work * Descent to Lofer * Finish 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.