Expedition Event "Palü"
Join us for training in the alps, Switzerland:
✪ SummitClimb expedition professionals
✪ Diavolezza mountain hut 2,978 m / 9,770 ft
✪ Beautiful mountains of the Bernina with famous Piz Palü
✪ training in theory & practice for expeditions
Overview
Switzerland, Diavolezza, in the background of Piz Palü: Consultation, discussions, getting to know each other, and training are at the heart of our meeting.
Expedition mountaineering differs in many ways from traditional alpine climbing. During this weekend-event, you are invited to join us on and around Piz Palü to prepare you for your next expedition.
Expedition leaders
Itinerary Expedition Event "Palü"
Trip Itinerary Xvent Piz Palü (3 Days)
Drive to Diavolezza, ascent to the mountain hut Berghaus Diavolezza (2,974 m.a.s.l. - 9,770 feet), dinner together, expedition theory.
- Meeting point: tba - in the hut or on the way
- Meeting time: until 16:30 / 17:00* - last cable car to the hut
The valley station of the Diavolezza is located directly on the Berninapas road. In the triangle between Zurich, Milano, and Munich the station is accessible by the Rhaetian Railway or via the well-developed road network. So you can reach our Xvent both by car and comfortably by train (stop Bernina Diavolezza). In case you have a longer way to travel to Switzerland, we are happy to discuss additional training days in the mountains or travel arrangements around this event.
*The train runs in winter every 20min between 8:30 and 16:30, from 27. 02. between 8:00 and 17:00.
Breakfast at 9:00, consultation, packing gear, ascent for a "high camp" bivouac.
After some theory, we will set out to set up our high camp on the Pers Glacier before dark. As on expeditions, we may have to adapt the program to the weather and the current conditions. Accordingly we will choose the spot to camp/bivouac.
Early start from the bivouac, mountain tour - whether it's a mountain tour to Piz Palü or rather a practical training session, we will decide based on the conditions and the group composition - and/or training, followed by the journey home.
After evaluating your performance on the mountain (both technically and in terms of endurance), you will receive feedback on which further training steps are useful for your expedition preparation.
Prepare
The preparation for expedition mountaineering is at the heart of this event. We will discuss the general schedule, expectations, typical nutrition for expeditions, and also tactics and equipment to stay dry, warm, and efficient even in extreme cold. Then we will conduct a practical test with a winter bivouac. In theory, we will focus intensively on the rules of acclimatization, symptoms of altitude sickness, and finally, the treatment of various forms of altitude sickness. We will also cover technical aspects of high-altitude mountaineering, such as traversing fixed ropes during ascents and descents and the construction of high-altitude camps.
Participation
Basic mountaineering knowledge is required so that we can tailor your preparation optimally. Usually, there are different skill level groups and multiple guides.
Test your gear
Recommendation: Bring the equipment planned for your expedition. This way, we can evaluate your personal gear in terms of its suitability.
Service: We also offer affordable rental and purchase of quality equipment.
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Participation requirements
Requirements: Basic mountaineering knowledge, experience on glacier tours, the use of crampons, and an ice axe are required to join this event. Ski touring experience is advantageous (alternatively the tour is done with snowshoes).
Testimonials
Die Diavolezza "Teufelin" (auf rätoromanisch) ist ein Skigebiet im Oberengadin, Graubünden (Schweiz). Das gleichnamige Berghaus auf knapp 3000 Metern Höhe ist Ausgangs- und Besprechungsort für unsere Wochenenden. Als höchstes Gebirge der Ostalpen (Piz Bernina mit 4.049 Metern der östlichste 4000er und der bekannte Piz Palü, 3900 Meter hoch) hat sich die Erreichbarkeit aus Bayern, Österreich, Italien und der Schweiz für unsere Expedition-Events bewährt.
Costs & Services
Expedition participants can participate in this event (the price is basically to cover expenses and organization). If you are just interested to meet us, you can book at regular costs, and if you join an expedition after the event will receive this difference as credit.
Join to meet us
- Organization
- Supervision by expedition leaders from the SummitClimb team
- For larger groups additional IVBV mountain guide for supervision
- Expedition meeting
- Advice on training and material
- Theoretical and practical training
- Group material
- 1 x overnight group room in Berghaus Diavolezza
- Dinner and breakfast at Berghaus Diavolezza
- 1 x overnight bivouac with group material (stove, gas, tents if necessary)
Training for members
- Organization
- Supervision by expedition leaders from the SummitClimb team
- For larger groups additional IVBV mountain guide for supervision
- Expedition meeting
- Advice on training and material
- Theoretical and practical training
- Group material
- 1 x overnight group room in Berghaus Diavolezza
- Dinner and breakfast at Berghaus Diavolezza
- 1 x overnight bivouac with group material (stove, gas, tents if necessary)
- Travel to Diavolezza
- Personal expenses (lunch at Diavolezza, drinks, phone calls, etc.)
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