Alpine Climbing
You start early in the morning with your climbing partner to climb the wall. There are several pitches waiting for you. Once you reach the foot of the wall, you get dressed: climbing harness, helmet, climbing shoes, exes, carabiners, slings and chalk bags. You are ready to go. The leader starts the first pitch. You will turn over and take turns with the guide from pitch to pitch. You climb higher and higher, under your feet it gets more and more airy. After a few hours you have made it, you stand on the summit having made the great ascent, the great panorama of the surrounding mountains is truly spectacular.
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What is alpine climbing?
In contrast to sport climbing, the aim of alpine climbing is to climb an entire wall over several ropes and, at best, to stand on a mountain peak at the end. As a rule, you climb with your rope partner from belaystation to belaystation with two double ropes.
In a two-man team, the lead climber climbs the first pitch to the belaystation, which is either already there or has to be set up. After setting up the belaystation, the lead climber belays the second climber during the ascent. The second climber then unhooks the individual intermediate belays. Once the second climber has reached the belay station, a change of lead takes place. If one of the rope partners is inexperienced or weaker, a climber can also take the lead the whole way.
Trust is crucial
In alpine climbing, trust in your rope partner plays an important role, because you must be able to rely on him or her at all times. When the trust is there after a few routes together, you will quickly notice how safely and swift you can climb through walls.
In addition to confidence, you will also get moral support from your rope partner. For example, if you get stuck on a difficult pitch, motivating words can suddenly help you to get through.
Climbing in the mountains
In order to reach the summit on some mountain routes, climbers sometimes have to conquer a rock face. The mountains offer both easier climbing routes and challenges for experienced professionals.
With alpine climbing, good preparation is a must and there are also a few things to keep in mind during the route. Once you have conquered the rock face, the view is usually exceptionally beautiful. As with almost every outdoor sport, during alpine climbing you will be greatly rewarded by the impressive nature.
This is what you should bear in mind when alpine climbing
Alpine climbing, like many other outdoor sports, is associated with certain dangers. In the mountains, the weather can change quickly and there is also the risk of falling rocks. To ensure that alpine climbing is fun, it is also advisable to climb one or two levels of difficulty below the actual level. After all, the climb to the wall that has to be mastered beforehand, as well as the various challenges in the terrain, should not be underestimated.
In addition, you should start your route in good time and allow enough time for your descent. Alpine climbing is often trad climbing, so you belay yourself with mobile belay devices. It is therefore better to use one belay more than too few during the climb.
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