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Climbing is a form of locomotion that has always been used by humans. There are a few things that should be taken into account. With the right equipment, which you can of course get from us, unlimited freedom and absolute climbing fun is guaranteed!
THE MOST COMMON VARIANTS OF CLIMBING
Alpine climbing
In alpine climbing, rock faces or pillars that are several pitches high usually have to be climbed. Since the climbers are completely or partially on their own, depending on the accessibility and extent of the wall, careful route planning and selection as well as knowledge of stand construction, abseiling and rescue techniques are required. Even if alpine climbing can be assigned to free climbing, it may be necessary to use technical climbing in order not to lose unnecessary time in places for which the climber cannot find a free climbable solution and thus endanger the rope team. Thanks to the increasingly better equipment and the increased level of performance of climbers, the idea of sport is now also finding its way into alpine climbing, which is expressed in the form of so-called alpine sport climbing. Here the attempt is made to push the performance limit higher and higher, even in alpine multi-pitch routes.
Bigwall climbing
Big wall climbing is climbing very high rock faces such as B. those in the Yosemite Valley in the USA, in the Paklenica National Park in Croatia, in Norway or in Pakistan. As a rule, big walls are largely technically implemented. Even if the increased performance of top climbers has meant that some of the former techno lines in Yosemite can now be climbed freely, due to the compactness of the rock - mostly granite - free ascent is a utopia for most aspirants. Since technical climbing is much more time-consuming than a free ascent and also requires a huge amount of material, it may be necessary to take food and overnight material with you in order to be able to spend the night on the wall.
Free climbing
At free climbing, your are only allowed to use your body for moving up. Ropes and technical aids are only used to protect against falling, but not for locomotion (the term does not, as is often assumed, describe climbing without safety, which is referred to as free solo in this context). The climbing routes are usually equipped with rock hooks or have to be secured with hooks, wedges, friends or slings.
Different variants can be distinguished in free climbing:
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata is a climbing path on natural or artificial rock secured with iron ladders, iron pins, brackets (as steps) and (steel) ropes. In the past, rock passages on hiking trails were secured with steel cables. From this, via ferratas developed over time, which made increasingly difficult routes accessible for non-climbers. Today climbing via ferrata has developed into an alpine discipline of its own.
Via ferratas require courage. You move on steep rocky terrain and consciously seek the charm of the vertical and the thrill of looking down. Nevertheless, you can be safe on the move in this extreme environment - one of the keys to this is our equipment. It must be complete, intact and meet modern standards. The UIAA and the DAV safety group recommend the following via ferrata-specific equipment for climbing a via ferrata (in addition to the general equipment for alpine terrain: clothing, weather protection, provisions, etc.):
So far, there is no uniform, generally applicable scale for the evaluation of via ferrata. In the German-speaking area, however, Kurt Schall's scale (A, B, C, D, E) has prevailed. The "Hüsler scale" (K1, K2, K3, ...), the Paul Werner scale (KS1, KS2, KS3, ...) as well as other, predominantly regionally widespread, scales are still in use . In addition to the sheer difficulty, other criteria (e.g. approach time, total walking time, height difference, exposure, exposure, etc.) are important for assessing the requirements. Usually, when assessing the difficulty of the problem, normal conditions are assumed. In route descriptions, the tours are partially divided into sections with different levels of difficulty. If the level of difficulty is in question, several sources should be consulted, as there are occasional deviations in the assessment. Subjective differences can arise due to body size, condition, daily constitution, etc.
Our climbing professionals will be happy to advise you: +43(0)3687/81000
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Climbing is a form of locomotion that has always been used by humans. There are a few things that should be taken into account. With the right equipment, which you can of course get from us, unlimited freedom and absolute climbing fun is guaranteed!
THE MOST COMMON VARIANTS OF CLIMBING
Alpine climbing
In alpine climbing, rock faces or pillars that are several pitches high usually have to be climbed. Since the climbers are completely or partially on their own, depending on the accessibility and extent of the wall, careful route planning and selection as well as knowledge of stand construction, abseiling and rescue techniques are required. Even if alpine climbing can be assigned to free climbing, it may be necessary to use technical climbing in order not to lose unnecessary time in places for which the climber cannot find a free climbable solution and thus endanger the rope team. Thanks to the increasingly better equipment and the increased level of performance of climbers, the idea of sport is now also finding its way into alpine climbing, which is expressed in the form of so-called alpine sport climbing. Here the attempt is made to push the performance limit higher and higher, even in alpine multi-pitch routes.
Bigwall climbing
Big wall climbing is climbing very high rock faces such as B. those in the Yosemite Valley in the USA, in the Paklenica National Park in Croatia, in Norway or in Pakistan. As a rule, big walls are largely technically implemented. Even if the increased performance of top climbers has meant that some of the former techno lines in Yosemite can now be climbed freely, due to the compactness of the rock - mostly granite - free ascent is a utopia for most aspirants. Since technical climbing is much more time-consuming than a free ascent and also requires a huge amount of material, it may be necessary to take food and overnight material with you in order to be able to spend the night on the wall.
Free climbing
At free climbing, your are only allowed to use your body for moving up. Ropes and technical aids are only used to protect against falling, but not for locomotion (the term does not, as is often assumed, describe climbing without safety, which is referred to as free solo in this context). The climbing routes are usually equipped with rock hooks or have to be secured with hooks, wedges, friends or slings.
Different variants can be distinguished in free climbing:
- Sport climbing
- Indoor climbing
- Bouldering
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata is a climbing path on natural or artificial rock secured with iron ladders, iron pins, brackets (as steps) and (steel) ropes. In the past, rock passages on hiking trails were secured with steel cables. From this, via ferratas developed over time, which made increasingly difficult routes accessible for non-climbers. Today climbing via ferrata has developed into an alpine discipline of its own.
Via ferratas require courage. You move on steep rocky terrain and consciously seek the charm of the vertical and the thrill of looking down. Nevertheless, you can be safe on the move in this extreme environment - one of the keys to this is our equipment. It must be complete, intact and meet modern standards. The UIAA and the DAV safety group recommend the following via ferrata-specific equipment for climbing a via ferrata (in addition to the general equipment for alpine terrain: clothing, weather protection, provisions, etc.):
- Harness
- Via Ferrata set
- Helmet
- Climbing shoes
- Ropes
- Carabiner
- Climbing accessories
So far, there is no uniform, generally applicable scale for the evaluation of via ferrata. In the German-speaking area, however, Kurt Schall's scale (A, B, C, D, E) has prevailed. The "Hüsler scale" (K1, K2, K3, ...), the Paul Werner scale (KS1, KS2, KS3, ...) as well as other, predominantly regionally widespread, scales are still in use . In addition to the sheer difficulty, other criteria (e.g. approach time, total walking time, height difference, exposure, exposure, etc.) are important for assessing the requirements. Usually, when assessing the difficulty of the problem, normal conditions are assumed. In route descriptions, the tours are partially divided into sections with different levels of difficulty. If the level of difficulty is in question, several sources should be consulted, as there are occasional deviations in the assessment. Subjective differences can arise due to body size, condition, daily constitution, etc.
| RATING | DIFFICULTY | TERRAIN | SECURING | REQUIREMENTS | EQUIPMENT |
| A / K1 | Easy | Flat to steep, mostly rocky or interspersed with rocks, exposed passages possible | Wire ropes, chains, iron clamps ("clasps") and occasionally short ladders; Most of the inspection is possible without using the safety devices | Surefootedness and a head for heights recommended, office fitness (but depends on the length of the tour) | Via ferrata equipment recommended. Experienced walkers will also be found here without self-assurance. |
| B / K2 | Easy to moderately difficult, sometimes a bit more strenuous or exhausting | Steeper rocky terrain, some small steps, exposed areas are definitely to be expected | Wire ropes, chains, iron clips, step pins, longer ladders (possibly also vertical); Inspection without safety devices is possible, but difficulties up to the 3rd level of difficulty (UIAA) are to be expected | As with A, but better stamina and some strength and endurance in arms and legs are clearly an advantage | Via ferrata equipment recommended; It is also possible to visit in a rope team |
| C / K3 | Mostly difficult, strenuous and exhausting | Steep to very steep rocky terrain, mostly small steps, longer or very often exposed passages | Wire ropes, iron clamps, step pins, often longer and even overhanging ladders, brackets and pins can also be further apart; sometimes just a wire rope in vertical sections; Inspection possible without using the fixed safety devices, but difficulties often already lie in the 4th level of difficulty (UIAA) | Good physical condition, as longer climbs at this level of difficulty are already among the major via ferratas | Via ferrata equipment such as B is urgently recommended, inexperienced or children may need to be taken on a safety rope |
| D / K4 | Very difficult, very strenuous and very exhausting | Vertical, often overhanging terrain; mostly very exposed | Wire rope, iron clips and stepping pins (often far apart); in exposed and steep places often just a wire rope | As with C, but in good physical condition, enough strength in arms and hands, as longer vertical to overhanging areas can occur; Smaller climbing spots (up to the 2nd level of difficulty) without safety devices are also possible | Via ferrata equipment mandatory, even experienced via ferrata climbers can be found in the rope team; Not recommended for beginners and children |
| E / K5 | Extremely difficult as it is very strenuous and extremely exhausting | Vertical to overhanging; exposed throughout; very small steps or friction climbing | Like D, but more often combined with climbing | A lot of strength in the hands (fingers), arms and legs, an increased level of stamina, mobility, over longer distances the main burden can be on the arms | Via ferrata equipment compulsory, rope team particularly worth considering for tours with places without safety devices; Not recommended for beginners and children |
| F / K6 | More than extremely difficult, as very strenuous and extremely exhausting and good climbing technique is essential | Primarily overhanging; exposed; very small steps or friction climbing | Like E, combined with climbing | Like E, but good climbing skills are mandatory | Via ferrata equipment compulsory, top rope belaying recommended; not recommended for people who cannot easily master level E. |
| G / K7 | Highest difficulty on the via ferrata | Often vertical, overhanging on long passages | Like F, with greater demands on athleticism | As in F, but very good sport climbing skills are mandatory | Via ferrata equipment compulsory, top rope belaying recommended; not recommended for people who are not very confident in level E. |
Our climbing professionals will be happy to advise you: +43(0)3687/81000
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