CLIMBING: FALL

Climbing in Corsica

Do you want to climb rocks and mountains? Together with others who also love climbing, you can try trail, multi-pitch and glacier climbing.

Free access to Sogndal climbing center.

This is what you will learn:

Fall:

  • Top rope single-pitch climbing

  • Lead climbing and multipitch

  • Mountain rescue, rappelling, and safety

  • Knots and equipment

  • Glacier climbing

  • Climbing technique

  • Introduction to trad climbing

  • Bouldering

  • Training

Top-class climbing

Sogndal is a climbing paradise, both indoors and outdoors! The autumn at Ski and Climbing is largely about climbing. We climb a lot, both indoors and outdoors, and you get challenges that suit your level. You don't have to be an experienced climber before. We build your skills step by step through many hours of climbing.

At Kvam climbing area, right next to the school, there are more than 500 routes at various levels. We also use several other climbing areas around Sogn. When the weather is not on our side, we move into Sognahallen, which has both a climbing wall and a bouldering facility.

Throughout the fall you will learn, among other things, belaying, lead climbing and multipitch. We work with climbing techniques, knots, rappelling, equipment and safety, and you will eventually try climbing with natural belays. We also use the mountains around us for alpine tours and gain experience with crampons, ice axes and glacier travel.

The goal is for you to get a lot of time on the wall, develop your climbing skills and become more confident in making your own choices. If you have climbed a lot before, you will have the opportunity to develop further. If climbing is quite new to you, you will learn the basics and build experience throughout the fall.

Climbing at home in Sogndal also prepares us for the study trip to Corsica, where we get to use our skills on new climbing fields and in a different mountain landscape.

    • Climbing outside
      We climb a lot at Kvam and other climbing areas around Sogn and in Western Norway, with routes at various levels.

    • Lead climbing and multipitch
      You can develop your skills on the trail and try multipitch, where we climb multiple rope lengths up larger mountain walls.

    • Bouldering
      We rock climb both indoors and outdoors and work on climbing techniques, strength and problem solving.

    • Alpine peaks over 2000 meters
      We use the mountains for alpine tours and gain experience with longer days and more demanding terrain.

    • Glacier and blue ice
      We go to a glacier, use crampons and ice axes and get to try climbing on blue ice.

    • 61 degrees north
      A joint team building project for the entire school, with collaboration, activities and challenges across the curriculum.

    • 12 days in Corsica
      On this fall's study trip we're traveling to Corsica to climb and experience new mountain areas. Here you'll get to use the skills you learned from the fall on new climbing fields and in a completely different landscape.

Study trips

Study trip fall : Climbing in Corsica

Join us on a journey to one of Southern Europe's most beautiful climbing destinations, Corsica.

  • Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean and a fantastic place for climbing. On this study trip you will spend many days on the cliffs, surrounded by high mountains, beautiful nature and the Mediterranean Sea.

    We visit famous climbing areas such as Lumio and Bavella , where there is a wide range of routes at different levels. This means that everyone can find a challenge that suits them, whether you are quite new or have a lot of climbing experience. Throughout the days on the cliff you get to try different routes, challenge yourself and develop as a climber, while helping and cheering each other on.

    Although the climbing is the focus, there is also time to experience more of Corsica. We go on nice hikes , explore the surrounding area and take rest days when we need a break from the climbing. Then it is time to swim in the Mediterranean, relax and enjoy nature and life on the island.

    Community is an important part of the trip. After long days out, we gather for good food and pleasant evenings together. It's time to relax, share experiences from the day, and get to know each other even better.

    The combination of climbing, high mountains, the Mediterranean, warm climate and good days together makes Corsica a great place to go on a study trip. Here you can climb a lot, challenge yourself, experience new places and create good memories together.

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Equipment list 

If you are missing equipment, we advise you to wait to make purchases until you arrive in Sogndal. You will receive advice and tips from us on what equipment is smart to have. If you want to buy equipment before you arrive, feel free to contact the program teacher for advice and tips.

Climbing equipment is personal, and it is important that you acquire equipment that is both practical and safe. We can help you with this if you are missing something.

Included in the price, all students at Sogndal Folk High School receive a training card at the Sports Center with access to all facilities.

    • • Shell jacket and shell pants (windproof and waterproof – or rainwear)
      • Hiking pants
      • Hat and scarf (preferably wool)
      • Wool mittens
      • Wool underwear
      • A warm mid-layer (wool sweater, Primaloft or down jacket)
      • Workout clothes and sneakers (indoor and outdoor)
      • High-ankle mountain boots

     

  • Climbing equipment

    • Sport climbing harness

    • Climbing boots (not too tight)

    • Climbing helmet

    • Rope brake + carabiner (Edelrid Jul 2, Mammut Smart etc.)

    • 3 screw carabiners + 2 without screw lock

    • Card sling (if you have one)

    Outdoor equipment

    • Daypack approx. 40L (preferably with helmet mount and space for ice axe)

    • Sleeping pad + sleeping bag (3-season if you have one)

    • Drinking bottle & thermos

    • Headlamp (simple version is enough)

    • Map folder & compass (360°)

    • Writing materials

    • First aid kit (sports tape, chafing plasters, individual pack, painkillers)

    • Windproof mittens, warm down jacket / thick wool sweater

    Travel & practical

    • Travel insurance

    • European Health Insurance Card

    • Passport

    • Backpack or bag for travel

    • Simple bike + bike helmet

Teacher climbing fall :

Hendrik Lapp

Hendrik has a master's degree in sports with a specialization in outdoor recreation and coaching studies from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH). He is also a trained UIAGM mountain guide from Nortind, a qualification that provides extensive knowledge of mountain and climbing guidance at the highest international level.

He is certified as a ski instructor level 1 and has previously been a member of the national orienteering team. In addition, he has a background as a toolmaker and pursues his passion as a hobby furniture maker.

Who is Hendrik? Hendrik is tough on the outside but soft as a cotton ball on the inside. He is a World Champion in orienteering and a furniture maker at the school. No one laughs louder than Hendrik when he is parodied and imitated. He doesn't take himself too seriously, but there is no doubt that he means business when needed.

He's the one you want to have with you in the snowstorm, or be belayed by on the climbing wall. With extensive knowledge and experience, he is confident and competent in everything to do with snow and mountains.

hendrik@sogndal.fhs.no | 995 39 267

Price for half a year

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