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Detailed Programme Reeti (244.0 Kib) Welcome to the Swiss Mountaineering School grindelwaldSPORTS. Reeti 2756m The programme: Day 1 Ski tour to Reeti 2‘756m The summit of «Reeti» meaning redish mountain proudly stands above the village of Grindelwald. It’s the perfect vantage point to enjoy the panorama of the Bernese Alps, all the big peaks like Eiger, Schreckhorn and Wetterhorn stand tall right across the valley. We catch the First cable car to the top, put the skins on our skis and start hiking, first along the hiking path to Bachalpsee. From there it gets steeper, quickly we gain height. A traverse to the left leads to the saddle from where we get our first views down to Grindel- wald - a good spot for a break. After a few kick turns we reach the ridge and a short scramble leads us to the summit. After capturing the panorama with our cameras we get ready to ski down. The descent takes us past Waldspitz, a mountain restaurant with a sunny terrace, the perfect place for a drink to round off the day. What you need to know… Meeting point: 08:30am bottom station of the Firstbahn in Grindelwald. Arrival/ Departure: Return train ticket to Grindelwald. If arriving by car park at the Pfingstegg cable car station (5 minutes’ walk from First cable car station). Requirements: 650 m 1650 m 11 km Ability level: intermediate Time: approx. 4 - 5 hrs You have some previous ski touring experience and enjoy skiing off piste. Hiking for 3 hours are no problem for you. Equipment: See equipment list in the appendix. In our Outdoorshop, we sell technical equipment, mountaineering clothing, shoes and backpacks. You can also rent the technical equipment, just let us know. Decision: 1-2 days before the tour, we check different weather forecasts and the conditions to decide whether we can start the tour. The day before the tour, we call you to let you know the last information. Last information: The day before the tour, we call you to let you know the name of the mountain guide as well as his/her mobile phone number. Please only use it in emergencies, for example if you missed the train. For all other questions, please contact our of- fice in Grindelwald: +41 (0)33 854 12 80 or [email protected] Price per person: CHF 195.00 4-6 participants per mountain guide What you benefit from: Inclusive: Guiding from a licenced mountain guide His/her expenses Nicht inbegriffen: Your expenses Snacks Rental equipment Security: All our courses are conducted by licenced IFMGA mountain guides. For a continu- ous high standard, regular training and further education are compulsory. This way we can guarantee the best possible security measures. grindelwaldSPORTS has been certified over the last couple of years with the Label „Safety in Adventures“. Our safety and emergency concepts are annually examined by this organization. General terms of contract: Please read the general terms of contract. We help you to prepare: Clothing: Choose functional clothing that is water resistant, comfortable and breathable. We suggest the several layer principle for best adaption in fluctuating temperatures. Our experts in the Outdoorshop are happy to help. Footwear: In the equipment list in the appendix, you see what kind of footwear you need for this tour. If you have bought new boots, we suggest you try them out on an easy hike before undertaking a tour. Lunch: A little lunch per day should be enough – some bars, a sandwich, dried fruit, nuts, … We recommend to drink a lot the evening before and in the morning. It helps to handle the altitude. Packing a backpack: Do not pack too much. In the equipment list in the appendix you see the size of backpack we recommend. Do not forget, you need to carry everything by yourself. Any questions: That is what we are here for. Do not hesitate to conact us, either by phone on +41 (0)33 854 12 80, by e-mail ([email protected]) or on spot at our Outdoor- shop at Dorfstrasse 103 in Grindelwald. The necessary equipment for this tour is marked with a . Equipment list Listed below is the equipment we suggest bringing. Use it as a checklist to make sure you do not forget anything. Of course, you can always add to the list but remember everything you pack must also be carried ;-) Backpack Backpack 20-25l Backpack 30-35l Backpack 25-30l Backpack 35+l Clothing Warm, functional clothing Sun hat Windbreaker or GTX-jacket Gloves (ideal 1 thin pair 1 thick pair) Light windbreaker pants or GTX-pants Beanie or headband Mountaineering or hiking pants Extra underwear and extra socks Ski pants Thermo underwear short/long Footwear Crampon proof mountaineering boots Hiking boots Ski touring boots/snowboard boots Solid and warm winter boots The basics Sun glasses (category 3 or 4) Sunscreen lotion and lipstick (min. factor 30, better 50) Thermos flask, drinking bottle SAC/DAV permit (if holder) Silk sleeping bag Halbtaxabo/GA (if holder) Headlamp Maybe earplugs Toiletries Maybe camera and binoculars Identity card Technical equipment Harness Ski touring skis with skins and tele crampons Crampons with anti-snow plates Ski poles, even better adjustable poles Ice axe Robust snow shoes with tele crampons Helmet LVS (avalanche beacon device) Descender with locking carabiner Avalanche probe Sling 120cm 1 piece Avalanche shovel Ice axe for steep ice fall climbing maybe avalanche airbag Ice screw maybe ski helmet lock carabiner 1 piece .
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