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Martin Meier

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Martin Meier

Climbing instructor (SBV)

Ridge climbingAlpine climbing

Martin is from Appenzell, with the Alpstein right on his doorstep. He feels at home wherever the terrain gets steep: on rock with rope and gear, or high above the summits under a paraglider.

Ridges are what draw him most. Solid rock under your hands, a drop on either side, the next tower already waiting ahead – nowhere does he experience the Alps as directly as up there.

He doesn't keep these moments to himself. He takes you out into the alpine world and shows you, step by step, how much there is to discover.

Qualification
Climbing instructor (SBV)
From
Appenzell
Specialities
Ridge climbing, alpine climbing
Also
Paraglider pilot

Courses with Martin Meier

Who is the course for?

Beginner
No climbing experience needed.
Intermediate
You have climbed before and can belay on your own.
Advanced
You lead regularly, also outdoors on rock.
Expert
For strong climbers working at their limit.
All levels
The programme is adapted to your level.

Climbing grades

We give the difficulty in the French scale, as used in Swiss climbing gyms and crags, with the UIAA scale for comparison. Alpine routes often feel harder than crag routes of the same grade because of protection, terrain and altitude.

FrenchUIAA
3a–4cIII – IV+First steps
Big holds and footholds, mostly vertical or less steep. Ideal for your first climbs and for kids.
5a–5cV− – VIEasy to moderate
Typical routes after a basic course: slightly smaller holds, good footwork starts to matter. Very doable with some practice.
6a–6b+VI+ – VII+Intermediate
For regular climbers: steeper walls, smaller holds, technique and a cool head when leading.
6c–7b+VIII− – IX−Advanced
For well-trained climbers: overhangs, small edges, often several attempts before sending.
7c–9cIX – XIIElite
Years of targeted training. The hardest routes in the world today are 9c.

Source: Wikipedia, comparison table of climbing grades

Fitness 1–5

How fit you should be for the course – approaches, length of the days and altitude.

1 · Easy
Short approaches (up to 20 min), climbing with plenty of breaks. No special fitness needed.
2 · Moderate
Approaches up to 1 h, 4–5 h active. You enjoy moving and do some sport now and then.
3 · Medium
Approaches of 1–2 h with a backpack, days up to 8 h. You do sport regularly.
4 · Demanding
Approaches up to 3 h and 1000 m of ascent, days up to 10 h, several days in a row. Good endurance needed.
5 · Very demanding
Long alpine days over 10 h, more than 1000 m of ascent, altitude above 3000 m. Very good endurance and sure-footedness.

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