• Climb and train with an IFMGA guide who has experience working on the Matterhorn
• Small student to instructor ratio to maximize learning and training
• All technical equipment is included
• Exposure to lots of different terrain to boost your confidence and climbing ability
• A dedicated team of professional guides here to help you achieve your climbing and mountaineering goals

• Review of knots and hitches and how to properly use mountaineering and climbing equipment
• Descent techniques including lowering
• Climbing 3rd, 4th, and 5th class terrain and the rope systems commonly used on the Matterhorn
• Pacing and efficiency while carrying a backpack
• Ascending and descending fixed ropes
• Rock climbing movement with mountaineering boots and crampons
• Endurance training on objectives in Eldorado Canyon, the Boulder Flatirons, and other mountain objectives

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Morning gear preparations and review of equipment specifics, fundamental climbing knowledge, and climbing movement. The afternoon is typically spent moving over 3rd and 4th class terrain in mountaineering boots to get familiar with movement techniques, rope systems, descending techniques, and Matterhorn pacing.

Day 2: Multi-pitch rock climbing route up to 5.7 in Eldorado Canyon to work on movement skills in mountaineering boots. An emphasis is placed on specific Matterhorn techniques including using fixed boat ropes with gloves and crampons on, efficient movement through mixed moderate mountaineering terrain, and how to utilize fixed equipment commonly found on the Hornli Ridge.

Day 3: Ascent of one or two different Flatirons above Boulder. Low level 5th class climbing coupled with lots of vertical mileage to practice movement, rope-work, fitness, and endurance.

Day 4: Mixed climbing alpine objective with terrain similar to what you’ll find on the Matterhorn; requiring fast and efficient mountain travel and climbing in boots over mixed 5th class terrain at altitude.

*Please note that the sample itinerary above may change at the guides discretion to better meet your learning outcomes, or to adjust for the ever changing nature of mountain conditions.