This course is available in several formats and at various locations, but broadly speaking, we can categorize it into Glacier and Introduction to Alpine Climbing, Alpine Climbing Week, and Advanced Alpine Climbing Week. We usually go to Kebnekaise, La Grave, or Chamonix, but there are many other locations that are also well-suited. These courses typically last 5–7 days but can, of course, be tailored to your preferences.

What we cover is: glacier travel, crevasse rescue, rope climbing, effective climbing techniques, trip planning, and of course, we go on climbing trips.

Suggested Itinerary for a Week in Kebnekaise and Tarfala

Day 1: We'll meet in the afternoon or evening at the Kebnekaise Mountain Station and go over the week's plans.

Day 2: Climbing and lots of drills at Kaipak; we'll go over the basics of alpine climbing and glacier rescue.

Day 3: Hike around the crater on Tuolpagorni—up the south ridge and down the north ridge.

Day 4: An early start from the mountain station, with our sights set on the Nygrensled Trail and Kebnekaise’s North Peak. The descent will likely follow the Östraleden Trail and the glaciers down to Tarfala.

Day 5: A slightly easier day on the legs, but lots of training in glacier travel and crevasse rescue.

Day 6: Kaskasepakte, up the Southwest Ridge and down the East Ridge/Liljetoppsrännan. Lots of climbing and rappelling on what may be Sweden’s best climbing mountain.

Day 7: Glacier rescue and rescue techniques using an ice axe, a hike to the Kebnekaise mountain station, and a discussion about the week that has passed.

If you let us know your preferences and describe your previous experience, we can work together to put together a great program that suits you.

Location: Sweden (Kebnekaise), Norway (Narvik), France (Chamonix or La Grav).

Season: Year-round; peak season is June–September.

For contact and booking: Click here or call/text +46 70 253 00 28, +47 941 999 08

Link to packing list: Summer packing list

Link to images: Alpine climbing

Price examples: (Mountain guide, guide's expenses, and climbing equipment are included in the prices). If the course is held in October/November, there is a 20% discount.

According to the itinerary above for Kebnekaise/Tarfala

25,000 SEK per person for 2 people booked. 20,000 SEK per person for 3 people booked. 17,000 SEK per person for 4 people booked.

3-day course in Narvik (2 days on a glacier and 1 day of climbing):

12,500 SEK per person for 2 people booked, 9,000 SEK per person for 3 people booked, 7,500 SEK per person for 4 people booked.

5-day alpine climbing trip in the Alps: 25,000 SEK per person for a group of 2.