Quick Details
This course is an introduction to ice and rock climbing, suitable for those who have completed a glacier course or who have similar experience.
To participate, you must be familiar with the proper handling of crampons, ice ax and rope, and you need to have experience in crevasse rescue. We do not require any rock climbing experience.
The ideal base for ice and rock education is Jostedalen. Here you can find optimal climbing terrain in rock and ice almost on your doorstep.
The mountains in Jotunheimen are within reach. We go to Store Austabotntind (2204), a nice and classic climb in Hurrungane and to Skeia across Bøver-breen and further rock climb to the summit of Skeia (2118)
Day program
The program includes:
- Rock and ice climbing
- Rope team routines on rock and ice
- Belay and rescue techniques on rock and ice
- Abseiling and retreat
- Interpretation of a topo
- Risk management
- Alpine danger
- Planning of alpine multi-pitch tours
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Bretun Lodge
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Included
Accommodationin our Lodge Bretun, transportation with the glacier boat.
Not included
Food and beverages , glacier equipment, rock climbing shoes and transportation to Jotunheimen.
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Bretun Lodge
Our lodge “Bretun” is located in Krundalen, a side valley to Jostedalen. It is about 2.5 km from the village center Gjerde, which has a shop and petrol station, cafe, hotel, and a camping site. It is also close to the glaciers and mountains in Jostedalen.
“Bretun” has accommodation capacity for about 25 persons, shower/toilet, drying room, and a washing machine, dining room with kitchen (self-catering), dishwasher, and a spacious and cozy fireplace lounge.
There are no bedclothes in Bretun, bring your sleeping bag. Rooms with 4-8 bunks.
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To participate in this course, you need to be in good physical shape, have mountain hiking experience and have completed a glacier course or similar experience.
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Info about schedules for bus transportation to Jostedalen:
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We do not refund any fees if participants don’t meet or interrupt the course. Guests who are not fit to the physical requirements can be excluded from the course by our guides without any right to compensation.
