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Akademie Courses for AAC(UK) Tour Leaders
GetReady Courses for Aspiring AAC(UK) Tour Leaders
Übungsleiter Assessment Courses for AAC(UK) Tour Leaders
Update courses for AAC(UK) Tour leaders
ALPENVEREIN-AKADEMIE COURSES FOR AAC(UK) TOUR LEADERS
These leadership courses are organised for English speaking participants by the Alpenverein-Akademie, which is based at the Alpenvereinshaus, Innsbruck. Details of these courses in English can be found here by selecting the relevant course, or directly from the following links:
- GetReady course for English speakers.
- Übungsleiter course for English speakers.
- Update course for English speakers.
Details of the different types of Tour leader courses are outlined below, together with the application process for each. Participants must be current members of the AAC(UK) and have 2 years current, continuous membership. If you are approved for any of these courses, the course costs will be met by the Alpenverein-Akademie. 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 below. The course content can be found under the tab ‘Inhalte’ whilst the skills and experience required can be found under the tab ‘Voraussetzungen’.
If you wish to speak to someone about the Get Ready or Übungsleiter Courses before applying, contact the relevant Head of Discipline:
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GetReady Courses for Aspiring AAC(UK) Tour Leaders
GetReady Courses are preparation courses organised by the Alpenverein-Akademie for those who want to organise and lead tours on a voluntary basis. These are not assessment courses, but prepare candidates for the skills needed for the Übungsleiter courses. Those who successfully complete the course are expected go on an Übungsleiter course within 2 years of course completion. Members must agree to the Akademie’s Standard Terms of Business
- GetReady course for English speakers.
February 4 – 8: GetReady Skitouring, Lizum 1600, Axams.
This course has been replaced by an Übungsleiter Ski Touring course on the same dates – see details below.
February 12 – 16: GetReady Snowshoe, Almi’s Berghotel, Obernberg.
This GetReady training prepares experienced snowshoers for the Übungsleiter Snowshoe. 6 places.
Übungsleiter Assessment Courses for AAC(UK) Tour Leaders
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 mountain experience. Those who successfully complete the course are expected to lead a tour for AAC(UK) members in Austria within 2 years of course completion. Members must agree to the Akademie’s Standard Terms of Business.
- Übungsleiter course for English speakers.
February 4 – 8: Übungsleiter Skitouring, Lizum 1600, Axams.
This covers minimizing risk when guiding a ski touring group, correct usage of the ‘stop or go’ strategy and the order of actions in case of an avalanche accident. 6 places..
February 26 – March 1: Übungsleiter Skitouring, Almi’s Berghotel, Obernberg.
This covers minimizing risk when guiding a ski touring group, correct usage of the ‘stop or go’ strategy and the order of actions in case of an avalanche accident. 6 places.
June 30 – July 5: Übungsleiter Hochtouren, Warnsdorferhütte, Krimml.
Training covering the topic of high altitude mountaineering, focusing on leading as well as rope and rescue techniques. 5 places.
Update courses for AAC(UK) tour leaders
Update courses are organised by the Alpenverein-Akademie and are designed for those with an Übunglsleiter qualification, which needs to be updated every 4 years. Those who successfully complete the course should lead a tour for the AAC(UK) within 2 years of course completion. Members must agree to the Akademie’s Standard Terms of Business.
- Update course for English speakers.
March 23 – 26: Skihochtouren (hut-to-hut): Praxmar, Stubai
The masterclass in ski mountaineering where you are challenged both physically and mentally.
Jun 25 – 28: Hochtouren (hut-to-hut): Vent, Ötztal
A high level training for ambitious alpinists.
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Courses already completed:
September 16 – 20: Übungsleiter: Mountain Biking, JUFA Hotel Wipptal, Steinach
August 8-11: Update Black Path & Alpine Routes, Pfeishūtte, Innsbruck
June 16 – 20: Übungsleiter Mountain Walking (Bergwandern), Hämmermoosalm, Leutasch
March 9 – 13: Übungsleiter Skitouring, Almi’s Berghotel, Obernberg
February 26 – March 2: Get Ready: Skitouring, Hotel Lizum1600, Axamer Lizum
February 3 – 7: Übungsleiter Snowshoe Trekking, Almi’s Berghotel, Obernberg
January 20 – 24: Get Ready: Snowshoe, Almi’s Berghotel, Obernberg
[Updated 23 October 2019]
