Author: Michael Ammon

We are happy to announce that another Climbing and Mountaineering Trip is being organized for this year!

It will take place in the French Aravis region (mountain range west of Mont-Blanc), for the dates: 24-28 June

Day 1: Travel from Darmstadt to Thônes
Day 2: Climbing day – Col de la Colombière
Day 3: Climb to Refuge Gramusset
Day 4: Climb to Pointe Percée (2750 m) with mountain guides
Day 5: Hike down and travel back to Darmstadt

A detailed plan can be found in the attachment and has been prepared by Olivier; you can contact him at olivier.samain@external.eumetsat.int if you have any questions about the activities.

This is a mixed climbing / mountaineering trip. See the attached document for details.

There is no requirement on climbing level, but all participants should feel confident rope climbing, whether lead or top rope. Before the trip, outdoor climbing sessions can be organized by the participants (and any other member of the club) to get more comfortable in an outdoor environment and to learn more advanced techniques which will be useful during the trip.

The club will make available its equipment in addition to what the single participants already own – this will be coordinated once the participant list is fixed.

For now, the trip is open for 12 people. You must be a member of the club to join, if not the case you can follow instructions here.

The trip is self-drive.

To reserve your spot, please fill the linked sheet and send a deposit of 150 euros to the Climbing Club account before the 27^th of April.

If you’re interested, please indicate if you have a car available.

Link to the sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10mSFCTVB_9OTMigaCfggaKdL4_TQQXJv7wPb9y_IAIQ/edit?usp=sharing

We hope to see you in the mountains with us!

Olivier & Climbing Club Committee

Date:                   24/11 and 01/12/2025
Time:                   from 18:00 to 21:00 on both days
Location:           High Moves in Bensheim
Cost:                    20€ (not included in club membership)

Places in the course are limited and distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Participation on both days is mandatory!

The fee for the course is only partially subsidized by the Club. If you are not a member yet, please register with the club as well.

The 20€ are to be paid on top of the club membership.

This of course entitles you to all remaining club nights in 2025 where you can put your newly acquired climbing skills to the test, both in the climbing and bouldering club nights.

There is no previous experience or equipment needed (bouldering or otherwise), so anybody is welcome.

If you are interested, send an email to michael.ammon@ext.esa.int latest by Monday 17/11/25 12:00.

Date:                   21/11 and 26/11/2024
Time:                   from 18:00 to 21:00 on both days
Location:           High Moves in Bensheim
Cost:                    10€ (not included in club membership)

The course will take place with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 people.
If more people are interested, an optional second course on a separate date may be organized.

Participation on both days is mandatory!

The fee for the course is only partially subsidized by the Club. If you are not a member yet, please register with the club as well.

The 10€ are to be paid on top of the club membership.

This of course entitles you to all remaining club nights in 2024 where you can put your newly acquired climbing skills to the test, both in the climbing and bouldering club nights.

There is no previous experience or equipment needed (bouldering or otherwise), so anybody is welcome.

If you are interested, send an email to michael.ammon@ext.esa.int latest by Monday 18/11/24 12:00.

We are pleased to offer another Beginners Course for rope climbing.

Date:                   21/11 and 23/11/2023
Time:                   from 18:30 to 21:30 on both days
Location:           High Moves in Bensheim
Cost:                    20€ (not included in club membership)

The course will take place with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 people.
If more people are interested, an optional second course on a separate date may be organized.

Participation on both days is mandatory!

The fee for the course is only partially subsidised by the Club. If you are not a member yet, please register with the club as well.

The 20€ are to be paid on top of the club membership.

This of course entitles you to all remaining club nights in 2023 where you can put your newly acquired climbing skills to the test, both in the climbing and bouldering club nights.

There is no previous experience or equipment needed (bouldering or otherwise), so anybody is welcome.

If you are interested, send an email to michael.ammon@ext.esa.int latest by Monday 13/11/23 12:00.

Our summer break is about to conclude and therefore:

The Climbing Club is resuming weekly Club Nights!

As last season, the club nights will be Thursdays, alternating between Climbing in Bensheim and Bouldering either as a Club Night in Pfungstadt or a Community Night in Darmstadt.

The schedule for September 2023 has been added to the Clubnight Calendar.

Hope to see you all at the wall!