A mountain guide works to the highest possible and most up-to-date safety standards. Both during preparation and whilst working directly on the mountain, conditions, daily changes, the weather and much more are taken into account, and tours are adapted and modified where necessary. The shared aim is success and a positive, lasting experience. Despite all due care and attention, accidents can still happen.
The weather and the mountains present specific hazards in both summer and winter. Thunderstorms, the risk of avalanches, cold and wet conditions, the risk of slipping and the risk of falling are just some of the potential difficulties. People and their individual characteristics can also make tours more difficult – or, of course, easier.
When you book, we rely on your honesty and your own judgement. The information in our target group and difficulty ratings will help you get an idea of the requirements for each tour. We cannot assess your personal fitness or health in advance, so please choose the tour that suits you best. Please don’t forget to pack any personal medication you may need. Please make sure you prepare thoroughly and properly for the tour!
Mountaineering at high altitudes requires a greater level of preparation, fitness and experience. If you only exercise occasionally or hardly at all, you won’t be able to meet this challenge! Gradual acclimatisation to the altitude is essential in all cases. You can develop altitude sickness even at altitudes as low as 2,000 metres above sea level. Our tours are planned with this in mind. However, there are some tours that start at a certain altitude. If this is the case, we recommend arriving earlier and going for walks or easy hikes beforehand to help you acclimatise. We’re always happy to offer recommendations.
Success on the mountain often depends on the weather, the conditions and the time of day. This time pressure, or the correspondingly short time windows, creates stress. This places above-average demands on you, both physically and mentally. Dangers lurk here in terms of sure-footedness, fitness, peer pressure or the frequency of encounters with other mountaineers.
You’ll find details of the specific difficulties and requirements in the description and in the target group assessment for each tour. For private or bespoke tours, we’ll advise you personally on a case-by-case basis. If you do not meet the requirements, the tour leader (mountain guide) on site is free to decide not to take you on the tour. No refund will be given in the event of exclusion for the reasons stated. In this case, we will work with you to find a professional solution.
If you’re joining a guided group, you should be able to fit in with the group! The tour leader’s job is to lead the group. Individual support is only possible to a very limited extent. Naturally, the pace will be adjusted accordingly. However, there are limits when it comes to safety (time, weather, necessary stages, etc. ...) Should you fail to meet the requirements, the tour leader (mountain guide) on site is free to decide not to take you any further. No refund will be given in the event of exclusion for the reasons stated. In this case, we will work with you to find a professional solution.
To help you prepare properly, you’ll find information on the necessary equipment for all our courses and activities. You can also hire or buy the necessary safety equipment and additional gear from us. We’d be happy to advise you in person. If you’re planning a private tour with us, we’ll put together personalised equipment lists for you.
In all outdoor sports, nature is the primary motivation for people who exercise outdoors. Nobody wants to harm the natural environment, which is so important to their own experience. Nevertheless, our activities in nature do have an impact. Practising sport responsibly also means showing respect for nature and the rights of others.
