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CLIMBING COURSE

Learn real mountain climbing in Jotunheimen National Park

Course Content

The aim of the climbing course is for you to learn enough to start climbing in the mountains without an instructor afterward.

The first part of the course takes place in the charming small village of Lom, where we practice climbing techniques, securing, and rope team procedures.

The second part of the course occurs in the mountains, either in Hurrungane or the area around Galdhøpiggen. Here, you will learn proper mountain climbing along beautiful climbing routes.

At the end of the course, those who wish to do so can try lead climbing under the supervision of an instructor.

Good physical fitness is needed to handle the longer days in the mountain. Most participants have some indoor climbing experience, but joining without prior climbing experience is also fine. If you already have some knowledge, we will adjust the course so that you can learn more.

Theme List

The following will be carried out in practice:

Top-rope climbing in climbing fields
Climbing techniques
Safety devices
Placement of natural protections
High-altitude climbing on natural protections
Climbing routes of at least three rope lengths
Rappelling
Establishing a belay station

The following will be covered in the evening:

Mountain rescue techniques
Alpine hazards
Knots and rope usage
Safety techniques on glaciers and mountains
Equipment

Course locations

Lom

The first part of the course takes place in Lom, the national park village of Jotunheimen. Here, we stay at a Lom Camping with access to showers and common areas. Lom is a small village known for excellent food, and the Bakery in Lom is fantastic. In addition, there is a stave church and a mountain museum. There are also two good sports shops and two grocery stores there. The climbing field is called Tronoberget and is located just across the river. Lom is also one of the driest places in the country.

Jotunheimen

The second part of the course takes place in Jotunheimen, either near Galdhøpiggen, at Smørstabbtindane, or in Hurrungane. In the area around Galdhøpiggen, there are also fantastic routes high in the mountains, such as Vesle Galdhøpiggen (2369 meters above sea level). Smørstabbtindane features Skeia (2118 meters above sea level), one of the most beautiful routes in Jotunheimen. In Hurrungane, we often ascend Dyrhaugsryggen (Store Dyrhaugstind being the highest at 2147 meters above sea level) on one of the days.

MONDAY

The meeting time is 7 pm (19:00) PM at Lom Camping.

After the presentation of the course outline, participants, and instructors, the instruction begins. We will introduce the climbing equipment, discuss its applications, and practice knots. We will provide a theoretical overview of the stresses our bodies and equipment may face in the event of a fall, connecting this information with the proper use of the gear.

TUESDAY

The entire day will be spent at the practice area near Tronoberget in Lom.

We begin by top-rope climbing to learn how to use the equipment and practice movement techniques and safety procedures. We will also practice rappelling.

The theory for today will cover the grading system and communication among climbers.

WEDNESDAY

We will also remain at Tronoberget for this day. Today, we will learn about the placement of safety devices, building belay stations, climbing single-pitch routes, practicing rope team procedures, belay station routines, and communication within the rope team.

The teaching for today will cover trip planning and alpine hazards.

We may move to the mountains (Jotunheimen National Park) in the afternoon and establish a tent camp there. If the weather forecast is uncertain, we will stay at Lom Camping for the remainder of the course.

THURSDAY

We are heading into the mountains for climbing. The most likely routes are Dyrhaugsryggen and Store Dyrhaugtind (2147 m), Vesle Galdhøpiggen (2369 m above sea level), and Skeia (2118 m above sea level).

Since weather and conditions determine route choices, it might be possible to consider a different peak on certain courses.

Today’s theory will cover climbing history and ethics.

FRIDAY

This day is dedicated to rock climbing.

We will practice basic techniques for buddy rescue. Participants will also have the opportunity to place protection while lead climbing under the instructor’s guidance.

Today’s teaching will cover organized rescue services and relevant climbing accident first-aid.

SATURDAY

Now we are going to climb in the high mountains again. It could be Store Dyrhaugsryggen (2147 m) from the ridge, Skeia (2118 m above sea level), Vesle Galdhøpiggen (2369 m above sea level), or another peak in Jotunheimen.

SUNDAY

Sunday has a short schedule: We pack up and head home.