Private guided multi pitch climbing day

You climb at the gym and occasionally outdoors on single pitch routes but you’re seeing all these photos of climbers dangling hundreds of meters off the ground and rappelling off cliffs? You want to experience a multi-pitch climb to see how much you love it before getting into learning all the knots and rope techniques? With Tim Dunham, certified climbing instructor, leading the climb, you will be able to top rope a multi-pitch route and discover the feeling of spending the entire day on a wall.

Unlike lead climbing, which involves a single climber ascending one route, multi-pitch climbing involves several climbers traversing multiple routes on the way to their destination. It offers climbers the ability to cover longer distances and traverse more routes.

In this private guided multi-pitch experience, Tim will lead climb and two climbers will have the opportunity to follow him on top ropes.

What’s the plan?

Meet Tim at Ponte Brolla train station at 09:30. After making your way to the crag, you’ll go together through all the equipment and do some quick theory in order to start the climb safely. You will then be on the wall all day, climbing multiple pitches and covering a long distance vertically. After reaching the top and enjoying the views for a moment, you will rappel down and make your way back to Ponte Brolla station.

Requirements

To join this event, you need to be able to climb 5A routes top rope. No previous lead climbing or multi-pitch experience needed.

All pitches will be graded between 3 and 5A.

Insurance

It is the participant’s responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

How to get there

If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you to take the following:

-Zurich HB 07:05 – 09:27 Ponte Brolla
-Ponte Brolla 17:56 – 20:27 Zurich HB – depending on the time the event finishes

Kit list

Clothing Essentials

-Hiking or approach shoes
-T-shirt
-Climbing trousers
-Fleece
-Down jacket
-Waterproof jacket
-Sun hat
-Sun glasses
-Warm hat
-Buff
-Thin gloves
-Thick gloves

Technical gear

-Backpack (20-30L)
-Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
-Climbing shoes
-Climbing harness
-Climbing helmet
-ATC belay device
-5x Locking carabiners
-Chalk bag (optional)

F&B

-Water (min. 2L)
-Snacks
-Packed lunch

Pharmacy

-Sun screen and lip protector
-Plasters and basic medicine

Wallet

-ID
-Health insurance card
-Air rescue membership card (e.g. Rega, Air Glaciers)

Equipment rental

You have the possibility to rent the following items:

-Climbing helmet: CHF 10
-Climbing harness: CHF 10
-ATC belay device: CHF 10
-5x Locking carabiners: CHF 10

All items listed above: CHF 30

Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 350.

Included in price

-One day of private multi-pitch climbing (max. 2 participants) with a climbing instructor
-Climbing ropes, quick-draws, slings and cordelettes

Not included in price

-Transport to/from Ponte Brolla
-Equipment rental
-Lunch
-Drinks and snacks

Group size

Min. / Max. 2 participants

By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.