Austrian Ice

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Introduction

Innsbruck is an important winter Alpine centre, which we have been visiting for the past two seasons. During the winter months, many world-class icefalls form in the surrounding Tyrol mountains. Within an hour's drive of our excellent 3-star hotel base in Imst, you can access the Stubaital, Zillertal, Ötztal, Kaunertal and Pitztal valleys. These drip with ice in the winter months, offering excellent climbing at all grades. Many of the best climbs are single-pitch, making this is an excellent venue to run a 5-day course suited to those who have no previous ice climbing expeirence. The course is organised on a guiding ratio of 1:4. Pairs of course participants will climb together under the supervision of the Guide.

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Typical Programme

Day 1:	Sunday Travel to Innsbruck and transfer to Imst. Overnight hotel.
Days 2 - 6:	Monday to Friday 5 days of ice climbing from our base in Innsbruck. Decisions will be made considering weather and ice conditions.
Day 7:	Saturday. Dispersal. Breakfast will be provided on the last morning before leaving the course. Return transfer from Imst to Innsbruck.

Experience Required

This course is guided at 1:4 ratio. Everyone from beginners to experienced climbers can enjoy icefall climbing. Climbers are paired according to their abilities and ambitions. You do not need to have previous ice climbing experience.

Preparation

To climb icefalls and enjoy the experience, you need good basic level of fitness and to be reasonably determined. Indoor climbing will help to tone muscles and improve your grip strength, as well as training your balance and overall agility.

Equipment

We will send you a detailed equipment list once you have booked. We are unable to provide hire equipment on this course.

Course Director - Andy Owen

The Austrian Ice course is directed by Andy Owen. Andy is a familiar face on Jagged Globe summer Alpine, Alpine Ice and Ski courses... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the course or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

What the price includes

• Shared road transfer to hotel from Innsbruck Airport
• 6 nights hotel accommodation in Imst on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
• 5 days guiding with a qualified IFMGA Mountain Guide. Ratio 1:4 maximum
• Transport (by public means, private hire vehicle, minibus or guides' cars) to fulfil the course programme
• Group mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment
• Ice axes & crampons, when booked in advance

What the price does not include

• Flights to/from Innsbruck
• Lunch
• Personal climbing equipment and clothing (including harness, helmets and boots)
• Mountaineering and travel Insurance

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Travel & Venue

We recommend that you fly to Innsbruck (Easyjet fly from London Gatwick and Luton, Monarch fly from London Gatwick, Thomas Cook fly from Manchester). Alternatively, you can fly to either Zurich or Munich and travel to Innsbruck by rail from there. A transfer from Innsbruck Airport to our hotel in Imst is included in the course cost (time to be confirmed).

Hotel accommodation is in the 3-star Hotel Auderer. The hotel is located in Imst, 45 minutes west of Innsbruck. The accommodation is provided on a twin-share, half-board basis. A single room supplement is payable should you want to have a room to yourself.