Training Courses & Grants
Whether you're interested in developing your skills or training to become a leader, the Club has a variety of opportunities and support available.
Members are eligible for subsided grants towards programmes based in the United Kingdom and Austria.
Please sign in to My.Britannia for access to further booking information.
AAC(UK) is providing grants for training through external providers, as detailed below.
Grants are available for all members. Grants are approx. 50% of the cost of courses
(excluding board and accommodation). Higher grants
are available for young adult (YAs) members (18-27 yrs old at the time
of the course) and under 18s (U18) at approx. 75% of the course cost. U18s can only access
training grants for courses with AALA providers. See 'Families and U18s’ for more opportunities
for younger members.
Please note, to be eligible for a grant, you must have had paid membership in the previous year, and be a current member at the time of the course (see the form for eligibility criteria).
Members should book their place on a course and receive confirmation of a place before applying for a grant.
Please complete the UK Training Grant Application
Form and send it to aac.office@aacuk.org.uk before your course commences.
Members will only receive their grant after the course is completed.
Spring, Summer and Autumn Courses
Mountain skills introduction
Dates: April 27 - 28
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Cairngorms
Course
Costs: £90 (Grant £45; YA grant £65)
To provide a perfect introduction to hillwalking for anyone of any ability. Skills include navigation, walking pace and movement, clothing, equipment and weather!
Contact: Dan Goodwin at Wild
Path Adventure info@wildpathadventure.co.uk
Course information: https://www.wildpathmountainguides.com/aacuk
Booking form: https://www.wildpathmountainguides.com/booking
Scrambling, grades 2/3
Dates: May 25 - 27
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Isle of Skye
Course
Costs: £165 (Grant £80; YA grant £120)
To develop the skills and confidence to tackle harder and more committing routes.
Contact: Dan Goodwin at Wild
Path Adventure info@wildpathadventure.co.uk
Course information: https://www.wildpathmountainguides.com/aacuk
Booking form: https://www.wildpathmountainguides.com/booking
Rock climbing - introduction
Dates: June 22 - 23
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Aviemore
Course
Costs: £145 (Grant £70; YA grant £105)
To gain the essential skills to get started in outdoor rock climbing. No experience required, just come and try a new skill in a beautiful setting.
Contact: Dan Goodwin at Wild
Path Adventure info@wildpathadventure.co.uk
Course information: https://www.wildpathmountainguides.com/aacuk
Booking form: https://www.wildpathmountainguides.com/booking
Rock climbing - introduction
Dates: September 7 - 8
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Fort William
Course
Costs: £145 (Grant £70; YA grant £105)
To gain the essential skills to get started in outdoor rock climbing. No experience required, just come and try a new skill in a beautiful setting.
Contact: Dan Goodwin at Wild
Path Adventure info@wildpathadventure.co.uk
Course information: https://www.wildpathmountainguides.com/aacuk
Booking form: https://www.wildpathmountainguides.com/booking
Scrambling, grade 2/3 - *UPDATED*
Dates: September 28 - 98
Duration: 2 Days
Location: The Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Co. Kerry
Course
Costs: (€300) £260 (Grant £130; YA grant £195)
This two day scrambling course is based in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, in Co. Kerry. Over two days, you’ll progress from grade 1 scrambling terrain, right up to experiencing grade 3. This course is run at a ratio of two students to one instructor, so the content is completely tailored to your level of experience and needs. Ideal for someone who might have scrambling experience already, and would like to build skills and gain confidence on steeper roped scrambles. A fantastic weekend of experiencing more technical scrambling terrain. It’s also a perfect training ground for those who are preparing for a mountaineering trip to the Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye, or further afield to The Alps.
Event information updated 17/04/2024 - Date changed from Sept 7 - 8, now Sept 28 - 29.
Contact: Jonathon Redmond at
Mountain Odyssey jono@mountainodyssey.ie
Course and booking information:https://mountainodyssey.co.uk/aac-training-scrambling
Hill skills – An introduction
Dates: April 6 - 7
Duration: 2 Days
Location: North Peak District
Course
Costs: £130 (Grant £65; YA grant £95)
To provide a perfect introduction to hillwalking for anyone of any ability. Skills include navigation, walking pace and movement, clothing, equipment and weather!
Contact: Emily Thompson at
Tink Adventures emily@tinkadventures.com
Course and booking information: https://tinkadventures.com/event/hill-skills/
Dates: April 13 - 14
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Peak District
Course
Costs: £160 (Grant £80 YA grant £120)
Award scheme enabling skills for safe hillwalking, no previous navigation skills required. A nationally recognised award, offering key navigation skills to stay safe on the hills and mountains. You’ll learn the essentials of map reading in a focussed and structured way, gain confidence and by the end of your course, you’ll be able to plan suitable walks and navigate around them with confidence.
Contact: Simon Stokes at peak-outdoor@hotmail.com
Course and booking information: https://www.peak-outdoor.co.uk/activities/navigation-training/bronze-navigation-syllabus/
Understanding & managing the fear of heights
Dates: April 20 - 21
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Peak District
Course
Costs: £210 (Grant £105; YA grant £155)
Develop skills to overcome the fear of heights, including neuro linguistic programming and activities and to overcome fear. Aimed at those with a general fear of heights, and for those wanting to enjoy activities in more exposed environments.
Contact
Will Legon at Will4Adventure will@will4adventure.com or call
Will on 07791 860163
Course and booking information: https://will4adventure.com/contact-2/aac-fearofheights-booking/
Rock Climbing - an introduction
Dates: May 23 - 24
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Peak District
Course
Costs: £150 (Grant £75; YA grant £110)
Learn the essential skills to get started in rock climbing outdoors. No previous experience required, just come and try a new skill in a beautiful setting.
Contact
Will Legon at Will4Adventure will@will4adventure.com
Course and booking information: https://will4adventure.com/contact-2/aac-rock-climbing-courses-booking-2/
Understanding & managing the fear of heights
Dates: June 29 - 30
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Peak District
Course
Costs: £210 (Grant £105; YA grant £155)
Develop skills to overcome the fear of heights, including neuro linguistic programming and activities and to overcome fear. Aimed at those with a general fear of heights, and for those wanting to enjoy activities in more exposed environments.
Contact
Will Legon at Will4Adventure will@will4adventure.com or call
Will on 07791 860163
Course and booking information: https://will4adventure.com/contact-2/aac-fearofheights-booking/
Rock Climbing - an introduction
Dates: July 20 - 21
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Peak District
Course
Costs: £150 (Grant £75; YA grant £110)
Learn the essential skills to get started in rock climbing outdoors. No previous experience required, just come and try a new skill in a beautiful setting.
Contact
Will Legon at Will4Adventure will@will4adventure.com
Course and booking information: https://will4adventure.com/contact-2/aac-rock-climbing-courses-booking-2/
Hill skills – An introduction
Dates: September 28 - 29
Duration: 2 Days
Location: North Peak District
Course
Costs: £130 (Grant £65; YA grant £95)
To provide a perfect introduction to hillwalking for anyone of any ability. Skills include navigation, walking pace and movement, clothing, equipment and weather!
Contact: Emily Thompson at
Tink Adventures emily@tinkadventures.com
Course and booking information: https://tinkadventures.com/event/hill-skills-navigation/
Dates: October 19 - 20
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Peak District
Course
Costs: £160 (Grant £80 YA grant £120)
Award scheme enabling skills for safe hillwalking, no previous navigation skills required. A nationally recognised award, offering key navigation skills to stay safe on the hills and mountains. You’ll learn the essentials of map reading in a focussed and structured way, gain confidence and by the end of your course, you’ll be able to plan suitable walks and navigate around them with confidence.
Contact: Simon Stokes at peak-outdoor@hotmail.com
Course and booking information: https://www.peak-outdoor.co.uk/activities/navigation-training/bronze-navigation-syllabus/
Dates: November 9 - 10
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Peak District
Course
Costs: £160 (Grant £80 YA grant £120)
Award scheme enabling skills for safe hillwalking, no previous navigation skills required. A nationally recognised award, offering key navigation skills to stay safe on the hills and mountains. You’ll learn the essentials of map reading in a focussed and structured way, gain confidence and by the end of your course, you’ll be able to plan suitable walks and navigate around them with confidence.
Contact: Simon Stokes at peak-outdoor@hotmail.com
Course and booking information: https://www.peak-outdoor.co.uk/activities/navigation-training/bronze-navigation-syllabus/
Rock climbing - learn to lead
Dates: April 13 - 14
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £230 (Grant £115; YA grant £170)
You’ll learn everything you need to know to get you started leading outside, safely and confidently, including placing gear on lead, building belays and lead belaying.
Contact: Jonathon Redmond at
Mountain Odyssey jono@mountainodyssey.ie
Course and booking information: https://mountainodyssey.co.uk/aac-training-climbing
Scrambling, grades 2/3
Dates: April 20 - 21
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £250 (Grant £125; YA grant £185, AALA Licence –U18s can access a grant of £185)
Skills for movement and protection on steeper ground. Using harnesses, select anchors and use direct belays on graded scrambles. Develop the skills and confidence to tackle harder and more committing routes.
Contact: Simon Verspeak at
Orange Mountaineering simon@orange-mountaineering.com
Course and booking information: https://orange-mountaineering.com/calendar-23-24/2024/aacukscrambling423
Dates: April 21
Duration: 1 Day
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £65 (Grant £32; YA grant £48)
Provide the skills and confidence to head out independently, no previous experience required. This is a perfect introduction to navigation in the hills and will provide some key tools and techniques to get you started.
Contact: Martin Wall at Max Adventures mwall16@tiscali.co.uk
Course and booking information: Please see Max Adventures' website and contact Martin for more details - https://www.maxadventures.co.uk/contact-us/
Dates: April 27 - 28
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £155 (Grant £75; YA grant £115)
The course is ideal for participants who have some basic experience in using a map to follow paths and tracks in lowland countryside terrain, and want to learn how to navigate off path.
The course will cover: setting and following compass bearings across open ground, using pacing to measure distance, estimating the time needed for height gain, using landforms like ridges to navigate, strategies for navigating from one point to another, using techniques like aiming off and attack points.
Contact: Martin Wall at Max Adventures mwall16@tiscali.co.uk
Course and booking information: https://www.maxadventures.co.uk/event/navigation-silver-nnas-award/
Dates: May 4 - 5
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £175 (Grant £85; YA grant £130)
The Gold Navigator Award is the highest qualification within the NNAS framework and builds on the skills acquired at the Bronze and Silver levels and adds techniques and skills for dealing with complex contour features both large and small.
The course includes pre- and post-course question papers. These will be provided to candidates on completion of booking. The NNAS Gold Navigator Award is accredited by the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 6, and 2 SCQF credit points are awarded on completion.
Contact: Martin Wall at Max Adventures mwall16@tiscali.co.uk
Course and booking information: https://www.maxadventures.co.uk/event/nnas-gold-award/
Scrambling, grades 2/3
Dates: May 11 - 12
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £250 (Grant £125; YA grant £185, AALA Licence –U18s can access a grant of £185)
Skills for movement and protection on steeper ground. Using harnesses, select anchors and use direct belays on graded scrambles. Develop the skills and confidence to tackle harder and more committing routes.
Contact: Simon Verspeak at
Orange Mountaineering simon@orange-mountaineering.com
Course and booking information: https://orange-mountaineering.com/calendar-23-24/2024/aacukscrambling423
Sky Running
Dates: June 1 - 2
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £140 (Grant £70; YA grant £105)
Build confidence on mountain trails and scrambling terrain that combine to form sky running. A weekend of learning essential techniques to tackle steep scrambling terrain in the mountains. This course is aimed at people that are wanting to start skyrunning, wish to build experience before a skyrunning event or just looking for an adventurous running weekend!
Contact: Dean Russell at
Adventure Awaits adventureawaitsuk@icloud.com
Course and booking information: https://www.adventure-awaits.co.uk/scrambling-for-skyrunners
Rock climbing - learn to lead
Dates: June 8 - 9
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £230 (Grant £115; YA grant £170)
You’ll learn everything you need to know to get you started leading outside, safely and confidently, including placing gear on lead, building belays and lead belaying.
Contact: Jonathon Redmond at
Mountain Odyssey jono@mountainodyssey.ie
Course and booking information: https://mountainodyssey.co.uk/aac-training-climbing
Rock climbing - performance lead climbing
Dates: June 15 - 16
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £230 (Grant £115; YA grant £170)
If you're an aspiring trad climber looking to elevate your skills and confidence, this immersive experience is tailored to take your climbing abilities to new heights. I’ll guide you through the intricacies of lead climbing, providing hands-on instruction, and advanced techniques to help you ascend with grace and precision. With a focus on both skill development and safety, this two-day adventure will equip you to tackle challenging routes and discover the joys of leading on rock.
Contact: Jonathon Redmond at
Mountain Odyssey jono@mountainodyssey.ie
Course and booking information: https://mountainodyssey.co.uk/aac-training-climbing
Multi-pitch climbing
Dates: July 3 - 5
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £350 (Grant £175; YA grant £260)
Ideal for trad climbers, wanting to progress onto longer routes and linking multiple pitches of climbing. This course will provide you with the additional skills and techniques required to safely enjoy the adventure of multi pitch climbing, they are ideal for people who are single pitch climbers looking to progress onto longer routes in the UK and further afield.
Contact: Dean Russell at
Adventure Awaits adventureawaitsuk@icloud.com
Course and booking information: https://www.adventure-awaits.co.uk/multipitch-climbing
Rock climbing - learn to lead
Dates: August 19 - 23
Duration: 5 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £575 (Grant £285; YA grant £430)
Progress from being an indoor climber to being able to lead trad routes. Skills include selecting routes, lead belaying, building belays, placing trad gear, climbing techniques and trad climbing tactics.
Contact: Becky Coles at Roam
Mountains rebecca@roammountains.co.uk
Course and booking information: https://www.roammountains.co.uk/instruction-guiding/p/aac-learn-to-lead-course
Dates: August 24 - 25
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £120 (Grant £60; YA grant £90)
Gain core techniques required for confident mountain and hill navigation in summer conditions. This 2 day course builds on previous experience of hill walking & navigation and introduces additional tools and techniques to further develop navigational performance.
Contact: Martin Wall at Max Adventures mwall16@tiscali.co.uk
Course and booking information: Please see Max Adventures' website and contact Martin for more details - https://www.maxadventures.co.uk/contact-us/
Rock climbing - performance lead climbing
Dates: August 24 - 25
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £230 (Grant £115; YA grant £170)
If you're an aspiring trad climber looking to elevate your skills and confidence, this immersive experience is tailored to take your climbing abilities to new heights. I’ll guide you through the intricacies of lead climbing, providing hands-on instruction, and advanced techniques to help you ascend with grace and precision. With a focus on both skill development and safety, this two-day adventure will equip you to tackle challenging routes and discover the joys of leading on rock.
Contact: Jonathon Redmond at
Mountain Odyssey jono@mountainodyssey.ie
Course and booking information: https://mountainodyssey.co.uk/aac-training-climbing
Scrambling, grades 2/3
Dates: August 31 - September 1
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £250 (Grant £125; YA grant £185, AALA Licence –U18s can access a grant of £185)
Skills for movement and protection on steeper ground. Using harnesses, select anchors and use direct belays on graded scrambles. Develop the skills and confidence to tackle harder and more committing routes.
Contact: Simon Verspeak at
Orange Mountaineering simon@orange-mountaineering.com
Course and booking information: https://orange-mountaineering.com/calendar-23-24/2024/aacukscrambling423
Multi-pitch climbing
Dates: September 2 - 4
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £350 (Grant £175; YA grant £260)
Ideal for trad climbers, wanting to progress onto longer routes and linking multiple pitches of climbing. This course will provide you with the additional skills and techniques required to safely enjoy the adventure of multi pitch climbing, they are ideal for people who are single pitch climbers looking to progress onto longer routes in the UK and further afield.
Contact: Dean Russell at
Adventure Awaits adventureawaitsuk@icloud.com
Course and booking information: https://www.adventure-awaits.co.uk/multipitch-climbing
Sea cliff climbing
Dates: September 6 - 8
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Pembrokshire/Sir Benfro
Course
Costs: £400 (Grant £200; YA grant £300)
Sea cliff climbing is exciting and rewarding. Learn specific skills including the impact of the tide, abseiling, avoidance of problems and simple improvised rescue and self rescue, as well as lots of climbing!
Contact: Becky Coles at Roam
Mountains rebecca@roammountains.co.uk
Course and booking information: https://www.roammountains.co.uk/instruction-guiding/p/aac-sea-cliff-climbing
Dates: September 28 - 29
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £155 (Grant £75; YA grant £115)
The course is ideal for participants who have some basic experience in using a map to follow paths and tracks in lowland countryside terrain, and want to learn how to navigate off path.
The course will cover: setting and following compass bearings across open ground, using pacing to measure distance, estimating the time needed for height gain, using landforms like ridges to navigate, strategies for navigating from one point to another, using techniques like aiming off and attack points.
Contact: Martin Wall at Max Adventures mwall16@tiscali.co.uk
Course and booking information: https://www.maxadventures.co.uk/event/navigation-silver-nnas-award/
Scrambling, grades 2/3
Dates: October 5 - 6
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £250 (Grant £125; YA grant £185, AALA Licence –U18s can access a grant of £185)
Skills for movement and protection on steeper ground. Using harnesses, select anchors and use direct belays on graded scrambles. Develop the skills and confidence to tackle harder and more committing routes.
Contact: Simon Verspeak at
Orange Mountaineering simon@orange-mountaineering.com
Course and booking information: https://orange-mountaineering.com/calendar-23-24/2024/aacukscrambling423
Dates: October 12 - 13
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Snowdonia/Eryri
Course
Costs: £175 (Grant £85; YA grant £130)
The Gold Navigator Award is the highest qualification within the NNAS framework and builds on the skills acquired at the Bronze and Silver levels and adds techniques and skills for dealing with complex contour features both large and small.
The course includes pre- and post-course question papers. These will be provided to candidates on completion of booking. The NNAS Gold Navigator Award is accredited by the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 6, and 2 SCQF credit points are awarded on completion.
Contact: Martin Wall at Max Adventures mwall16@tiscali.co.uk
Course and booking information: https://www.maxadventures.co.uk/event/nnas-gold-award/
The AAC(UK) offers grants for Training Awards offered by external providers.
For example, if you are registered on any Mountain Training
qualification programme, you can apply to the AAC(UK) for a grant for
training and assessment.
We also recommend the courses
suitable for English speaking participants, which the Alpine Team has
arranged with WELTbewegend, the commercial arm of Alpenverein Edelweiss,
which take place in Austria.
Please complete the following grant form and send it to aac.office@aacuk.org.uk before commencing your course.
The AAC(UK) has a
number of level 2 MTB leaders around the UK organising led rides for members. The ride locations span the
whole of the UK, and some leaders have completed further training to become MTB
tour leaders in Austria with the Alpenverein Akademie. For further
information see the 'Tour Leader Courses with Alpenverein-Akademie in Austria' section of this page or contact our office team at aac.office@aacuk.org.uk.
If you’d like to lead rides
in your area, and feel you have the skills to complete the British Cycling’s Leader Level 2 training a grant may be available.
The aim is to develop a network of qualified MTB Leaders around the country with leaders organising events in their areas. As the group develops, meets and tours overseas will be organised.
Grants are available for first aid training for all Club activity organisers and leaders. The grant is for a 16 hour, 2-day outdoor NGB (National Governing Body) recognised course (e.g. REC, ITC) and is up to a value of £150.
First aid training is required for leaders of overseas tours, and is encouraged for leaders of day walks, leaders of mountain bike rides and UK meet organisers.
Leaders and Organisers wishing to apply for a first aid training award grant should complete the UK Training Grant Form return to the AAC(UK) Office. Please note that conditions 3, 5 and 8 on the grant form do not apply in the case of first aid training.
Mountain Training & First Aid for AAC(UK) Leaders
Mountain Biking
Please contact Damian Tow at mtb.coordinator@aacuk.org.uk, should you wish to discuss this award further.
These alpine courses are organised for English speaking participants by WELTbewegend, the commercial arm of Alpenverein Edelweiss (a large ÖAV section based in Vienna).
Details of these courses in English are published on the WELTbewegend website. See www.weltbewegend.at/ ; then click on title labelled ‘For English Speakers’.
Courses are booked via the WELTbewegend
website with a 20% deposit at time of booking and the remainder at least 20 days before the course starts. Members
must agree to WELTbewegend’s Standard Terms of Business.
AAC(UK) members with current membership and with paid
membership in the previous year are eligible to a grant up to
50% of the course cost. For Young Adults (aged 18 - 27 at the time of the course) the
grant amounts are up to 75% of course cost.
The full grant is payable on successful completion of the course.
How to apply:
- Grant Application and Course Resumé Forms needs to be completed before you make an online booking with WELTbewegend.
- These forms need to be returned to the AAC(UK) Office to check that you have the required membership history and experience.
- Once the AAC(UK) Office has confirmed this is acceptable then you can apply online for a place with WELTbewegend.
Resumé forms for all courses below are required to check applicants have suitable experience before making a booking with WELTbewegend. Even if you are not applying for a grant a Resumé form must be returned to the AAC(UK) Office for approval.
Once your application has been approved by the AAC(UK) Office you can then complete the WELTbewegend online booking form. In the box marked ‘Anmerkungen’ enter ‘Approved by Alpenverein Britannia’.
Summer Courses
Foundation Alpine Skills
Dates: June 9 - 15
Location: Braunschweiger Hütte,
Ötztaler Alpen
Course code: BSE24sk01
Course cost: €1310; £1145 (grant £570; YA grant £855)
Let us introduce you to the essential skills of alpine mountaineering. For fit hill walkers who wish to gain a solid foundation in alpine mountaineering. You will learn the key skills and techniques to move safely on snow, ice and rock, and includes travel on glaciated terrain and crevasse rescue techniques.
Foundation Alpine Skills
Dates: June 30 - July 6
Location: Braunschweiger Hütte,
Ötztaler Alpen
Course code: BSE24sk02
Course cost: €1310; £1145 (grant £570; YA grant £855)
Let us introduce you to the essential skills of alpine mountaineering. For fit hill walkers who wish to gain a solid foundation in alpine mountaineering. You will learn the key skills and techniques to move safely on snow, ice and rock, and includes travel on glaciated terrain and crevasse rescue techniques.
Improver Alpine Skills
Dates: July 7 - 13
Location: Oberwalderhütte,
Glocknergruppe
Course code: BSE24sk03
Course cost: €1465; £1280 (grant £640; YA grant £960)
Training on Ice and Rock! The Oberwalderhütte - located in the Glockner Gruppe next to the Grossglockner/Großglockner, the highest mountain in Austria - is probably the best base to improve basic skills in rock climbing as well as various exercises on the glacier. Some important theoretical units will complete the content of this course!
Improver Alpine Skills
Dates: July 28 - August 3
Location: Oberwalderhütte,
Glocknergruppe
Course code: BSE24sk04
Course cost: €1465; £1280 (grant £640; YA grant £960)
Training on Ice and Rock! The Oberwalderhütte - located in the Glockner Gruppe next to the Grossglockner/Großglockner, the highest mountain in Austria - is probably the best base to improve basic skills in rock climbing as well as various exercises on the glacier. Some important theoretical units will complete the content of this course!
Klettersteig/via ferrata
Dates: September 22 - 28
Location: 4* Bio Hotel Feistererhof,
Dachstein/Raumsau
Course code: BSE24sk05
Course cost: €1750; £1530 (grant £765; YA grant £1145)
For those with good hiking experience and who are new to Klettersteige/via ferratas. You receive instructions for the use of the equipment, techniques and tactics, to attempt via ferrata tours independently.
The Alpenverein-Akademie will be offering the following English-language leadership courses. Courses are paid for by the ÖAV and AAC(UK).
These leadership courses are organised for English speaking
participants by the Alpenverein-Akademie, which is based at the
Alpenvereinshaus, Innsbruck. Details of these English-language courses
can be found on the following links.
- GetReady course for English speakers.
- Übungsleiter course for English speakers.
- Update course for English speakers.
Participants must have membership in the previous membership year, and be a current member when the course commences. They must also be at least 16 years old.
If you are approved for any of these courses, the course costs will be met by the Alpenverein-Akademie and the AAC(UK). You must pay your own travel costs to Austria and any incidental costs and provide any equipment required. For more information about the courses, click on the course titles above. Choose a course and click on ‘Details’. The course content can be found under the tab ‘Inhalte’ whilst the skills and experience required can be found under the tab ‘Voraussetzungen’.
Members must agree to the Akademie’s Standard Terms of Business which can be found on the AV-A page in the left hand column under ‘AGB englisch’.
GetReady
courses provide preparation for an Übungsleiter course.
Übungsleiter courses are assessment courses organised by the Alpenverein-Akademie for those who want to organise and lead tours on a voluntary basis. The emphasis is on refining and assessing the skill sets that candidates already have, with a particular focus on leadership and safety. This is particularly important for the Skihochtouren and Hochtouren awards, both of which require competence in rope techniques. Candidates are expected to have plenty of relevant Alpine experience.
Update courses are designed for those with an Übunglsleiter qualification, which needs to be updated every 4 years.
How to apply:
- Complete a Grant Application Form
- Complete a Tour report (Guidance for the tour report can be found in the ‘Voraussetzungen’/pre requisites section for each course.)
- Review the Terms of Business
- Submit your completed forms to the relevant Head of Discipline and AAC(UK) Office Team
The relevant Head of Discipline will decide if you have the necessary experience for a particular GetReady course. If approved, you will be invited to complete an online application with the Akademie, and in Mitteilungen section you are required to list relevant pre-requisites and qualifications.
Summer Courses
Übungsleiter – Mountainbiking (Mountain Biking)
Date: May 27- Jun 1, 2024 (date change from that
advertised in the Autumn newsletter)
Location: Alpenhotel Landhaus, Küchl
Web code: TBC
Develop the skills you need to coach and lead groups. The course focuses on tour planning, orientation and weather condions, as well as bike tuning whilst on tour for standard MTB and e-bikes.
Übungsleiter – Hochtouren (Mountaineering)
Date: June 20 - 23, 2024
Location: Taschachhaus, St. Leonhard
im Pitztal
Web code: TBC
Review of travel on glaciers and firm faces, climbing of ridges on belay, as well as risk awareness planning. You will be trained in leading but also in rescue techniques, from crevasse rescue to retreat in case of sudden weather changes.
Übungsleiter – Hochtouren (Mountaineering)
Date: June 23 - 25, 2024
Location: Warnsdorfer
Hütte, Krimml, Salzburg
Web code: TBC
The master class in mountaineering presents you as tour leaders with considerable challenges. Review of route planning, time management, pathfinding and creation of the ascent path, as well as rope and rescue techniques
Update – Mountainbiking (Mountain Biking) - *UPDATED*
Date: September 13 - 15, 2024
Location: Hotel Almrausch,
Neustift
Web code: TBC
The update is aimed at those mountain bikers who like narrow and technical trails, wanting to improve technique and reviewing planning, terrain and conditions for MTB tour leading.
Event information updated 30/11/2023 - course date updated to September 13 - 15, 2024.
Update – Bergwandern (Mountain Hiking)
Date: October 4 - 6, 2024
Location: Hotel Zita, Trins
Web code: TBC
Hut-to-hut, review of route planning and organization, time management and a good knowledge of orientation and weather. You will learn everything you need for a successful crossing in this update.
Disclaimer
Climbing, hill and country walking, hiking, scrambling, mountain biking, mountaineering, klettersteig and snow sports (and any other similar activities) (the “Activities”) organised by Austrian Alpine Club (UK) (“AAC(UK)”) are physically challenging and carry risks that AAC(UK) cannot entirely eliminate. These include the risk of personal injury or death. In taking part in the Activities you acknowledge and accept these risks, being responsible for your own actions, involvement, health condition and safety. All event participants must follow any safety warnings or instructions displayed or given to them by a leader or organiser (and ask a leader or organiser if anything is unclear). In the absence of any breach of duty by AAC(UK), participation in the Activities is entirely at participants’ own risk.