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The remaining courses for 2020 are cancelled due to Corona Virus restrictions but a full programme of courses is planned for 2021.
Click the headings below for each type of course:
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 2021 members of the AAC(UK) and have been members in 2020 and/or 2019. 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.
No courses currently available
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.
No courses currently available
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.
No courses currently available
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Courses already completed 2020:
June 30 – July 5: Übungsleiter Hochtouren, Warnsdorferhütte, Krimml – CANCELLED 10/03/2020
Jun 25 – 28: Hochtouren (hut-to-hut): Vent, Ötztal – CANCELLED 10/03/2020
April 1 – 5: Übungsleiter Skihochtouren, Jamtalhütte, Galtür – CANCELLED 10/03/2020
March 23 – 26: Skihochtouren (hut-to-hut): Praxmar, Stubai – CANCELLED 10/03/2020
February 26 – March 1: Übungsleiter Skitouring, Almi’s Berghotel, Obernberg.
February 12 – 16: GetReady Snowshoe, Almi’s Berghotel, Obernber – Cancelled.
February 4 – 8: GetReady Skitouring, Lizum 1600, Axams.
February 4 – 8: Übungsleiter Skitouring, Lizum 1600, Axams.
Courses already completed 2019:
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 27 July 2020]
