Workshops

From Gym To ROCK (FRIDAY)  ❌ Sold Out ❌
Finn Kargl

This workshop is a full-day introduction to single-pitch rock climbing, designed for climbers who have been leading routes in the gym and want to transition to outdoor climbing. At an easy and beginner-friendly crag, we will look at the fundamental things necessary for your first outdoor lead: topo reading, safety precautions, leading and clearing a route, and anchor types. We will also cover topics such as gear, climbing technique and environmental aspects.

Climbers who already know how to lead indoor routes, will be able to try their first lead on the rocks. We will look into topics such as bolts and quickdraws, rope handling, clearing a route, setting up a toprope system and different anchor types.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop 

• You know how to safely tie in with a double figure of 8.

• You know how to safely belay climbers in toprope. 

• You are able to climb routes indoors at a level of UIAA 5 (French 5a) in toprope.

Optional, but not necessary in order to join: you know how to lead (and belay lead climbers).

This workshop is designed for climbers who have climbed in the gym for a while (toprope and/or lead) and want to take try out outdoor climbing. Grades are not important!

First Time on Rock (Saturday) ❌ Sold Out ❌
Flavia Balzer and Caroline de groot

This workshop is a full-day introduction to single-pitch rock climbing, designed for climbers who want to try outdoor climbing for the first time or want to practice the essentials again! This workshop can act as a follow-up to Gym to Crag on Friday, as the group can be split by the two instructors, depending on participant experience. We will be at a beginner-friendly crag with a 5-minute approach. 

We will first go over the basics: belaying, knots and climbing gear. We'll then all take our first steps on the rocks by climbing different routes in toprope style. Caroline will focus on some aspects of outdoor climbing, such as climbing technique and materials, while Flavia, as a mental coaching expert and practising therapist, will give insights into the mental aspects of climbing, such as partner trust.

Those who already know how to lead indoor routes can be given the chance to try their first lead on the rocks. We will be able to look into topics such as bolts and quickdraws, rope handling, clearing a route, setting up a toprope system and different anchor types.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

Previous indoor or oudoor climbing skills are not required but general fitness is of advantage. Participants should ideally have a level of fitness to be able to climb routes at a level of minimum French 5a (UIAA 5) on top rope in the climbing gym.

Please note that if you do not have this level of fitness, you are still welcome to join, but the number of routes you will feel comfortable on will be reduced.

Climbers with experience are also welcome!

My first falls and soft catches (SATURDAY) ❌ Sold Out ❌
ELIZA sPRECHER

If you’ve never dared to take a lead fall while climbing outdoors, or you’re unsure of how and when to give a nice “soft” catch, then this workshop is for you!

Falling is a skill that needs to be learned and practiced. It’s a key skill that allows you to improve, push your limits safely, and climb with more confidence—it can even be fun! And if you want to be able to fall safely and comfortably, you need a good belayer!

In this workshop, you’ll discover how to practice falling at your own pace and according to your own comfort level in a controlled, low-risk environment.

During the workshop, we’ll cover how to:

• Prepare your mind and body for falling.

• Progress gradually starting with very small falls within your own comfort zone, first on top-rope and then on lead.

• Recognize when falls are safe—and when they are not.

• Adapt your belay technique to different terrain and weight differences.

• Give smooth, soft catches every time.

• Become the belayer that everyone wants to climb with!

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

Participants should be comfortable leading 5c/6a at the climbing gym and have basic skills for belaying a leader.

Perform at your peak (friday afternoon)
Vilja Jantti

Consistency is the hallmark of a great climber. We’ve all had those "magic" days where everything feels effortless, but why leave it to chance? This workshop is designed to move you away from "random" success and toward a systematic, science-backed approach to your climbing performance.

What we’ll be exploring together:

• The Mind-Body Connection: Using visualisation and breathwork to regulate your nervous system mid-climb.

• The Science of Flow: Understanding energy systems and how to time your performance with your body's natural rhythms (including a deep dive into the female hormonal cycle).

• Functional Mobility: Unlocking the range of motion needed for high-level movement.

Participant Requirements

You have experience climbing and strong motivation to improve. Perhaps you're looking to send your project, or sharpen your on-sight game. You don't need specific skills for this workshop, but performance focused climbers (sport or bouldering) will get more out of the day.

Crack camp (Friday, SATURDAY) ❌ Sold Out ❌
Michelle voss

Do you like crack? If you don't, you sure will at the end of this workshop! This workshop takes you through crack climbing techniques for all sizes of crack! By the end of this workshop each participant will have a solid understanding of how to tape up, manage skin, and climb on any size of crack. Suitable for beginners who have never touched a crack AND intermediate climbers who have climbed many cracks but want a well-rounded understanding of all the sizes.

Please keep in mind this workshop is focused on crack climbing technique only, we will not be discussing trad protection, placements, or gear management. If you are interested in learning about trad placements, there is a workshop on intro to trad climbing

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop 

You must be able to top rope belay autonomously. No crack climbing skills or climbing level is required.

Get Stronger! (Sunday Morning) ❌ Sold Out ❌
Vilja Jantti

Feeling weak whenever the wall gets steeper and moves bigger? Learn the basics of climbing, specific strength training and the science behind building muscle.

Getting strong is one thing. Getting climbing-strong is an art form. We’re excited to help you peel back the curtain on the science of muscle recruitment and show you how to dominate the steeps. Whether you’re stuck on a plateau or just starting your training journey, this session is going to give you some valuable tools. 

What to expect: 

• Discover climbing-specific strength training exercises. 

• Learn to train your body to stay tight when the wall kicks back. 

• Learn to balance your training and rest periods for better performance. 

• Get basic information about nutrition to support your training and recovery. 

• Dive into the secrets of hangboarding and campusing. 

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

You have a few years of climbing experience and a strong motivation to improve.

No specific skills are required for this workshop, but climbers interested in steeper lines will get more out of the day - no matter if you're into sport climbing or bouldering.

Intro to alpine climbing (friday, Saturday)
ILONA gaweda

Have you already gained experience on multi-pitch routes and are now ready to take your skills into the alpine world?

In this course, you will learn how to apply your multi-pitch knowledge in a high mountain environment — where route finding, changing conditions, and self-sufficiency play an even bigger role. In a small group, we will practice various rope techniques, efficient movement in alpine terrain, building reliable belays and managing routes and terrain without fixed gear safely.

The course offers space to move from sport multi-pitch climbing to more challenging alpine terrain, getting to develop your alpine strategy, deepen your technical skills, and build the confidence you need to start your independent alpine climbs — all in a supportive, hands-on outdoor setting.

Course Goals:

• Apply and refine multi-pitch techniques in alpine terrain (complex belays, rope management)

• Learn alpine-specific rope strategies (short-roping basics, simul-climbing techniques, fast transitions)

• Safe retreat tactics (multiple rappels, improvised descent methods)

• Develop skills in route finding, alpine risk management, and dealing with changing weather

• Strengthen your decision-making, self-reliance, and mountain judgment

Note on the approach: The approach takes up 1 hour uphill, general good hiking condition is necessary

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

• You have completed multi-pitch climbs .

• You are confident in lead climbing on rock.

• You climb minimum UIAA 6+/ French 6a in the gym.

• You have solid belaying skills (lead belaying, multi-pitch belaying, and rappelling experience)

• You are comfortable building basic belay stations with in-situ gear and managing ropes

• You are motivated to move beyond sport bolted multi pitches

• Good physical fitness and surefootedness required

Intro to Multipitch climbing (TWO-DAY: FRIDAY and saturday) ❌ Sold Out ❌
ROCIO voumard

Curious about climbing longer routes in the mountains? This two-day workshop is a friendly introduction to multi-pitch climbing, designed for climbers who feel comfortable on single-pitch routes and want to take the next step.

Together, we’ll go through the basics of multi-pitch climbing in a supportive and relaxed environment: moving efficiently as a team, managing the rope, building belays, and communicating clearly on the wall.

My goal is to help you build confidence, understand how a multi-pitch route “flows”, and most importantly enjoy the experience.

This is a safe space to learn, ask questions, and grow at your own pace — no pressure, just progression and fun in a beautiful alpine setting.

Note on the approach: Some of the multipitches on the second day could take up to 40 minutes uphill hike, general good hiking condition is necessary

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

This workshop is designed for climbers who are already comfortable leading and belaying on single-pitch routes.

To join, you should:

• Be able to lead climb (sport climbing) and belay confidently

• Be familiar with basic lead climbing safety (clipping, rope management, communication)

• Be able to climb around French 5b / UIAA 6- on rock while leading (you don’t need to onsight or send every route, but you should be able to finish it)

• Previous outdoor climbing experience is strongly recommended.

Mental Training - The Mind Is A Muscle (saturday morning) ❌ Sold Out ❌
Finn Kargl

Do you feel stressed out a couple meters above the last bolt? High up on a boulder, do your thoughts circle back to a bad fall or injury, preventing you to give it your best? Do you feel insecure and distracted as soon as someone is watching you in the gym? Do you find it hard to trust yourself or your belayer on some days? Are you're scared of falling just before the crux, resulting in clipping too early from less-than-ideal positions? You want to improve and relax your climbing, no matter what grade or style, but you don't know where to start? 

If yes, then this workshop is for you! 

We'll have an in-depth look at what fear means to us personally, but also how the body reacts to fear and stress, and how all of that that translates into our climbing behavior. Learning to manage fear and redirect our attention to where we want it to be, are key elements of mental training. We'll go through a wide range of methods, including visualisation, reprogramming, happy climbing rituals, breathing techniques and many more! 

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

Everyone with a minimum of 6 months to a full year of climbing experience (indoor, outdoor or both) is welcome, as we want to work with a variety of personal experiences.

A specific climbing grade is not required, as the learnings apply to all levels.

Intro to trad Climbing (SATURDAY) ❌ Sold Out ❌
katharina poell

In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of trad climbing. This includes the how camming devices like Camalots (Friends) and Nuts work and how they can be used. We will have a save environment for you to practice and learn. The workshop will give you the basic knowledge needed, to train placing trad gear further on your own, and eventually climb routes without bolts.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

Participants should know how to belay on toprope and lead. Climbing French 5b/ YDI 5.9/ UIAA 6 on lead climbing outdoors is a good level to get into trad climbing.

Tips and Tricks for Short Climbers (SATURDAY)
VILJA JANTI

Think you’re too short for that move? Think again. This workshop transforms your height into a superpower, teaching you the art of high-stepping, dynamic movement, flagging, body tension and other tricks that might add inches to your wingspan.

What to expect:

• Learn technical tricks to gain height without jumping.

• Master the skill of finding your own beta.

• Discover specific non-climbing exercises to reach further.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

• You're an independent climber looking to improve his/hers/their technique.

• You're comfortable trying routes around French 6a / UIAA 6+ on top rope, and can belay safely.

• This workshop doesn't necessariy require leading skills, but it's recommended.

• You should also have some experience in climbing outdoors to get the most out of this workshop.

Movement quality (friday) ❌ Sold Out ❌
IAN COOPER

This workshop will explore how to transfer weight effectively, generate smooth momentum, and adapt your style to different terrain.

Each climbing move can be broken down into three phases - preparation, execution, and compensation. Subtle weight shifts in counter-intuitive directions can create the momentum needed to move both dynamically and smoothly between stable positions. We'll explore the full static–dynamic spectrum, using arms, legs, hips, and even head movement to climb more fluidly and economically, while also understanding the difference between relaxed “sloth mode” movement on easier ground and high-focus “crux mode” climbing when things get difficult. Expect plenty of practical movement drills and exercises that you can take away and build into warmups, training sessions, and everyday climbing.

Note on the approach: Lochstafelparadies is around 40 minutes hike from the camping, general good hiking condition is necessary.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

Climbers must be capable of belaying, and be able to climb at least French 5c+ on toprope. We may also be doing some bouldering, although outdoor bouldering experience is not necessary.

Spell book of a goal-oriented mind (SUNDAY)
MICHELLE VOSS

This mental-training workshop is perfect for people who are wanting to project climbs, but are feeling lost, disorganised, or that something is simply not working. Participants will implement tactics to prepare, visualise, and execute in a way that will completely transform their experience in projecting. We will be learning about applied cognitive psychology to understand why and how to use specific tactics. The day will include open discussion, choosing a project, and using learned tactics to climb the project.

The Spell Book of a Goal Oriented Mind is a pillar of mental training in the Crux Anatomy School Method, a method of training created by Michelle Voss and Lucas Tubiana to help climbers progress.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

• Able to lead climb and belay autonomously and safely (sport climbing). Your climbing level should be at least French 6b / UIAA 7- outdoors.

• The projecting routes will ideally be at least 6c. You do not need to have climbed 6c to participate!

Keep the Flow through Climbing Efficiency (sunday)
SOFIE pAULUS

Climbing demands high levels of concentration, strength, and body control, as well as the ability to recover and plan ahead during the climb. In this workshop, we will focus on techniques to conserve energy and climb efficiently. We'll explore helpful body positioning and methods to stay focused. Especially when it comes to long routes outdoors or trad climbs, these skills are especially useful. But most of all, the core is to have fun climbing together and explore each other’s individual strengths.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop 

You climb regularly indoors and outdoors on lead, and you are able to climb French 6a / UIAA 6+ outdoors. You are able to belay independently for lead climbing as well as in guide mode for multipitch

Projecting 6b - 6c (FRIDAY)  ❌ Sold Out ❌
eliza sprecher

Trying a difficult route that helps me progress is one of my favorite parts of climbing!! In this course I’ll help you to to build a strategy to project a route and get out of your comfort zone through a fun process!

In this workshop you will:

• improve your movements

• learn to develop strategies to send your route

• improve your mental skills

Note on the approach: Lochstafelparadies is around 40 minutes hike from the camping, general good hiking condition is necessary.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop Requirements

• You climb regularly (indoors or outdoors) on lead, and you are able to climb UIAA 6+ / French 6a outdoors on lead in a few tries 

• You are able to belay on lead with a device of your choice, and provide soft and safe catches 

• You are open to learning new techniques and developing your safety skills

Vertical night - portaledge (friday afternoon) ❌ Sold Out ❌
Doerte Pietron

Vertical nights - A half-day workshop on how to set up a bigwall belay, ascend a fixed line, set up the portaledge and be comfortable. Sleeping on the portaledge is optional.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

• You climb regularly indoors and outdoors on lead, and you are able to climb French 6a / UIAA 6+ outdoors.

• You are able to belay independently for lead climbing as well as in guide mode for multipitch

The Rock Warrior's Way (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
alma esteban

This workshop teaches a structured methodology for mental training in climbing. Alma Esteban is the official Rock Warrior’s Way trainer for France. She was trained by Arno Ilgner, author of the bestselling book The Rock Warrior's Way and founder of the Rock Warrior’s Way method, which has been developed through more than 25 years of experience and continuous refinement. 

Through a combination of guided exercises, movement drills, partner work, and real climbing practice, participants will learn how to: 

• Build trust in themselves and their climbing partner 

• Understand and work with fear instead of fighting it 

• Improve focus and decision-making while climbing 

• Develop better communication and awareness while belaying and climbing 

• Move more efficiently and confidently on the wall 

• Practice falling, commitment, and mental resilience in a safe and progressive way 

The workshop is designed to create a supportive environment where climbers can challenge themselves, expand their comfort zone, and discover new possibilities in their climbing experience. 

Although participants in this workshop often experience improvements in their climbing level and performance, this is not a performance-focused clinic about climbing harder grades. Rather, it is a deep exploration of mindset, presence, and conscious climbing that can positively impact every aspect of the climbing experience.

Note on the approach: Griestal is up to 1 hour uphill hike, general good hiking condition is necessary.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

This workshop will be equally interesting for climbers of all levels, from moderate grades to elite climbers. However, the following prerequisites are mandatory: 

• Know how to lead climb and lead belay. 

• Be able to climb the individual moves of a 6a route outdoors 

• Have at least one year of outdoor climbing experience.

Trad tactics (saturday)
ian cooper

This workshop focuses on the tactical skills that keep you calm, safe, and in control when pushing your grade on natural gear. This will include:

- Placing gear by feel rather than by sight

- Efficient downclimbing

- Spotting and using rests

- Pacing and retreating strategically to rests instead of stalling out on cruxes.

- When and how to switch into a more relaxed “sport mode” once the gear is unquestionably solid. This will finish with with optional practice falls onto gear, helping you build trust in your placements and confidence above them.

Note on the approach: Lochstafelparadies is around 40 minutes hike from the camping, general good hiking condition is necessary.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

This workshop is suitable for climbers who are already capable of lead belaying, placing gear, and climb at French 6b / UIAA 7-.

Climbing self-rescue (saturday, sunday)  ❌ Sold Out ❌
saturday with marine obrist, sunday with eliza sprecher

Have you ever been stuck on a route or wondered how you would handle a vertical rescue situation? As climbers, being self-sufficient and prepared to self-rescue is essential — especially when we venture into technical or remote terrain. In this practical rescue course, you will learn how to manage a variety of emergency scenarios. We will practice escaping the system, ascending and descending ropes, reversing belay setups, and performing basic rescue techniques.

In a small group, we will work on practical rescue scenarios, learn how to manage emergencies calmly and efficiently, and build greater confidence in your abilities to handle unexpected situations while climbing.

The course offers space to try things out, to observe and ask questions – and most importantly, to strengthen your security mindset in a relaxed, supportive outdoor environment.

Course Goals:

•  Practical improvement of your rescue skills (e.g., escaping the system, raising a partner, basic rope rescue techniques)

•  Learning different methods and variations for partner rescue and self-rescue

•  Develop awareness and decision-making for rescue scenarios in technical terrain

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

• You climb regularly (indoors or outdoors) on lead and able to climb UIAA 6+/ French 6a in the gym on lead 

• You are able to belay on lead with a device of your choice 

• You are open to learning new techniques and developing your safety skills

Alpine climbing masterclass (SUNDAY) ❌ Sold Out ❌
MARINE OBIRST

Have you already gained experience and a degree of independence in alpine/high-mountain terrain and you would like to refine your skills? On this course, you will learn to hone your techniques and knowledge in a more challenging high-mountain environment — where navigation, changing conditions and self-reliance play a key role. In a small group, we will practice advanced rope team techniques, building reliable belays on rock and in demanding terrain, as well as the safe and efficient management of longer and more challenging routes. This course offers you the space you need to refine your alpine strategy, deepen your technical skills and consolidate the confidence you have already built up during your own independent alpine ascents — all within a supportive and practical outdoor setting.

Course objectives:

• Refine techniques for moving through alpine terrain (complex belays,

• Rope management on terrain)

• Perfect rope strategies specific to mountaineering (""rope phase"", simul-climbing techniques, rapid transitions)

• Safe retreat tactics (multi-pitch abseiling, improvised descent methods)

• Develop skills in route planning, risk management in mountaineering and adapting to changing weather conditions

• Improve your decision-making skills, independence and judgement in the mountains.

Note : The course setting will be in 4th and 5th class alpine terrain. To enrol in this class, you must therefore be comfortable with this level and be in good physical condition.

Note on the approach: The approach can take up to 1 hour uphill hike, general good hiking condition is necessary

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

The course setting will be in PD-AD class alpine terrain.

To enrol in this class, you must therefore : 

• Be comfortable with LEADING in French 6a / UIAA 6+ grade on rock

• Have a good physical fitness and surefootedness required 

• Have solid belaying skills (lead belaying, multi-pitch belaying, and rappelling experience)

• Be comfortable building basic belay stations and managing ropes

• Be motivated to develop your alpine climbing skills and to move efficiently in high mountain terrain

Test and trust your trad gear (SUNDAY) ❌ Sold Out ❌
ROCIO VOUMARD

This workshop is about getting more comfortable and confident with traditional protection, and learning how to really trust your gear when you climb.

We’ll look at how to place trad gear (like cams and nuts) in a solid and thoughtful way, and how to assess both the quality of the placement and the rock itself. The idea is to build good judgement in real climbing situations, not just theory.

I’ll also introduce some basic ideas from aid climbing, just enough to understand how gear can be used for progression when the climbing gets more technical or less obvious.

A big part of the workshop is practice and feeling. In a controlled and safe setting, we’ll gradually experiment with small, supervised falls, so you can start to understand how properly placed gear behaves when it’s actually loaded — and slowly build trust in it.

It’s a hands-on, supportive session focused on learning by doing, and on feeling more secure and independent when placing and trusting trad gear in the mountains.

Specific skills and level needed for the Workshop

• Participants must be comfortable with lead climbing and belaying.

• Experience giving soft catches in outdoor climbing is also required.

• A basic ability to manage and control a fall safely in outdoor climbing is necessary, as we will be working in a trad climbing context where rope skills and belay control are essential.

• Previous experience climbing outdoors is required as well.

• Participants should be able to climb routes at French 6a / UIAA 6+ outdoors (not necessarily cleanly or on sight, but to be able to complete the route).

• This is to ensure a safe group dynamic and a positive learning experience for everyone.