Introduction to Mountaineering: 3-day hike with ascension of Alphubel (4206m)

In collaboration with Eliot Hennion, International Mountain Guide, this will be a 3-day introduction to mountaineering in the canton of Valais. We will be hiking up to Täschhütte SAC and stay two nights there. The hut lies at a height of 2701 metres above sea level, in the Mischabel massif.

If you are a fit hiker and would like to try mountaineering and go up to 4000m+, this is for you!

Minimum number of participants to run the event: 4
Maximum number of participants: 6

What’s the plan? (Intro to Mountaineering)

Day 1
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We will meet in Täsch at 11:00 and hike up to Täschhütte SAC. Night at the hut.
Ascent: 1380m
Descent: 110m

Day 2
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Exercices with rope and crampons on the glacier to practice for the ascension. Return to the hut for the night.

Day 3
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Ascension of Alphubel (4206m) and hike down to Täsch.
Ascent: 1500m
Descent: 2900m

Logistics
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If you are traveling from Zurich, we recommend you to take the following trains:

Friday 28 August 2020:
08:02 Zurich HB – 11:00 Täsch (via Visp)

Sunday 30 August 2020:
16:48 Täsch – 19:58 Zurich HB (via Visp) – depending on what time we return to Täsch

Pricing

Price per participant is CHF600

Once registered, please pay a 50% deposit within 7 days. The balance is due by 28 July 2020.

What does the price include?

• 3 days of guided hiking/mountaineering with an International Mountain Guide
• 2 nights of accommodation at Täschhütte SAC
• Dinner on day 1
• Breakfast and dinner on day 2
• Breakfast on day 3

What does the price NOT include?

• Transfers to and from Täsch
• Packed lunches
• Snacks
• Drinks

Kit list

• Helmet
• Harness
• Crampons
• Ice axe
• Poles
• Head torch
• Crampon compatible mountaineering boots
• Glacier glasses
• Hat
• Buff
• Gloves
• Fleece jacket
• Duvet jacket
• Goretex jacket
• Waterproof trekking trousers
• Tights
• Sun cream
• Water
• Cash for drinks at the hut

You can rent the equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe, poles) for an additional CHF30/day.

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