Sport/trad climbing in Pfalz
This climbing trip is designed for intermediate climbers who are eager to develop the skills and techniques of traditional (trad) climbing and who want to experience the unique sandstone towers and rock formations of the Palatinate Forest (Pfalz). The course will cover essential trad climbing gear, safety systems, techniques for placing protection, and strategies for climbing multi-pitch trad routes on sandstone towers.
The course will consist of climbing some of the more famous, beautiful routes in Pfalz, adapted to the the level of the participants, while at the same time teaching skills related to trad climbing, anchor building, and choosing the right routes for your abilities. Multi-pitch is also possible.
Course contents:
- Day 1
- Revision of safety aspects
- climbing single-pitch trad routes to practice gear placements, building belays, and route reading.
- Climbing groups (pairing up participants) under the supervision of instructors.
- Emphasis on building confidence in placing protection and leading a short trad climb.
- For those comfortable with trad climbing basics, instructors will guide participants in leading short trad routes.
- Focus on mental preparation for leading, assessing gear placements, and evaluating safety.
- Reflection on the day’s climbing experiences. Open Q&A to discuss challenges faced while climbing and techniques for improvement.
- Dinner, followed by socializing and relaxation. Early night for a strong start the next day.
- Day 2
- Deeping of single-pitch trad skills
- Explanation of multi-pitch trad climbing systems, including rope management, communication between climber and belayer, and anchor building.Participants will practice setting up anchors at the top of short sections (simulated multi-pitch system).
- Climbing a classic multi-pitch route on a sandstone tower, guided by instructors.
- Participant will get, depeding on their abilities, the opportunity to lead at least one pitch, while others follow, building confidence in multi-pitch climbing.
- Emphasis on gear placement, route finding, and communication between climbers during multi-pitch ascents.
Each session includes practical, in-the-field learning, allowing you to apply new skills on actual lead routes under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Organization and Communication
We will send you a confirmation email after you registered (please check your spam folder). Several days before the offer begins, we will reach out to you and all other participants to coordinate travel plans and, if necessary, discuss options if the minimum number of participants has not been met. We will finalize details such as the meeting point, equipment, travel, and other organizational information.
Travel and accommodation
Travel and accommodation will be organized shortly before the trip when we know the final number of participants. For travel we are generally car pooling. The additional costs for car pooling will be calculated based on petrol expenses (and potentially a bottle of wine for the driver or the likes). Depending on the participants, it is also possible to rent a minibus. In this case the total costs for the minibus will be around 400 € and shared among the participants.
For accommodation we offer two options. The first option is shared accommodation in either an apartment or a house, potentially also camping depending on the time of the year. This will imply shared bedrooms for participants. It is also possible to ask for single room, which then adds a surcharge. Please inform us during your booking. The second option is that participants can choose their own accommodation, if they want to stay e.g. in a hotel. In this case they would need to also travel by themselves.
Bad weather policy
In case of bad weather we generally have two options:
1) Change the course location. As alternatives we would then offer Gerolstein, Pfalz or Freyr. All areas are maximum two hours drive away from Luxembourg.
2) As stated in our General Terms of Conditions, the organizer reserves the right to terminate the contract if, before the start of the course/excursion, the weather conditions cannot guarantee that the course/excursion can be carried out safely. The customer will then be refunded the price for services not received.
Material needed
You can download the required material list here.
If needed then HiFive can potentially provide some of the material.
Conducting the course with fewer than the minimum number of participants
If you want, then the course can still take place, even if there are fewer than the minimum number of participants. In this case a surcharge will apply.
Cancellation Policy
For more details, please refer to the General Terms and Conditions.
Optional travel cancellation insurance
It is possible, upon request, to take out a travel cancellation insurance with us. This will cost an additional 7% to the costs. For the details regarding the policy, please follow this link.
Dates:
upon request
Where: Pfalz, Germany
Duration: One day or weekend
Experience level: Outdoor lead climbing experience. Potentially our course Outdoor lead climbing I.
Age group: 16 – 99 years
No. participants: min. 2
Costs:
1 day: 210 € TVA incl.
included: guiding, trad gear
not included: car pooling, food
2 days: 485,64 € TVA incl.
included: guiding, trad gear, accommodation, breakfast
not included: car pooling, food
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