Summer climbing school for families in Adelboden 2 afternoons

The Summer Climbing School for families offers a two-day program. It's specifically designed to introduce children, teenagers, and families to the world of climbing.

Over two consecutive afternoons, participants will learn the basic climbing techniques and safety aspects.

Day one program:

• Gear knowledge
• Adjusting climbing equipment
• Short hike to the climbing rock
• Learning essential knots and belaying techniques
• First climbing exercises with professional guidance
• Climbing top-rope routes

Day two program:

• Improving climbing techniques
• Introduction to lead climbing
• Independent climbing and belaying

Top-rope routes are climbing routes where the rope is already secured at a fixed point (anchor or redirect) at the top. The climber is secured from the start, as the rope comes from above and is controlled by a belayer.

Clothing:

• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Rain or wind jacket with hood
• Fleece sweater or softshell
• Functional underwear
• Hiking pants
• Possibly rain trousers
• Good hiking or mountain shoes
• Backpack approx. 30 l

Technical Equipment (rental included)

• Helmet
• Harness with 1 carabiner
• Via ferrata set

• No climbing experience necessary
• Children between 6 and 12 years old only in the company of parents
• Please contact the provider after booking regarding the inclusive materials
• In case of bad weather, the climbing hall of the Freizeit- und Sportarena Adelboden will be used (entry fee applies)