DRYTOOLING TOWER

The Drytooling Tower in Paloheinä (aka “Draikkatorni“)

At the turn of 2017-2018, a three-sided drytooling tower (aka “Draikkatorni” in Finnish) for practicing drytooling was completed in cooperation with Seikkailupuisto Korkee and Alppikerho. The wall was inaugurated at the first Epiphany Competition on January 6, 2018. Today, club members actively climb at the drytooling tower on Wednesday club member shifts and on their own. We try to organize the competitions in the form of “DraikkaCup” -drytooling Cup.

Welcome to the tower!

RIGHT OF USE OF DRYTOOLING TOWER (“Draikkatorni“)

Alppikerho members are the main users of Draikkatorni. Adventure Park Korkee can reserve the tower for its use, but otherwise there is no restriction on using the tower for climbing at other times.

Alppikerho members who have bought the season ticket for the tower are free to climb there as they wish. Non-members can buy the Drytooling support membership, and thus get the same right to climb. You can also visit the tower to try it out for a one-time price (including non-members) or participate in the club's Wednesday shift. More detailed descriptions of prices and times below.

DRAIKKATORNI PRICE LIST from 1st of September till 30th of August.

The price of the season ticket for the season from 1st of September till 30th of August is 100 € for Alppikerho members. The season ticket includes both the drytooling season (from the beginning of October to the end of April, when the tower is only used by Alppikerho) and the summer season (from May to September, when the tower can also be used by adventurepark Korkee). With a season ticket, you can climb as much as you want.

If you are not yet a member of Alppikerho, and you do not want to join the club, you can simply join as a drytooling support member. The price of the drytooling support membership is 120 €, including the 1.9-30.8. season ticket.

If you are already familiar with drytooling and you have the equipment, but you don't want to buy a season ticket yet, you can buy a 10 € introductory visit.

If you are not familiar with drytooling and don't have your own equipment yet, you can come and try the sport on Wednesdays during the alpine club member's shift! Non-members, who already have their own equipment, can try it out with a normal 10 € introductory visit. If you don't have your own equipment yet, you can try it out with a 15 € introductory visit including the equipment.

All drytooling tower products are purchased in advance from the Holvi online store. When you arrive, be prepared to present receipt of payment.

MEMBER’S TRAINING SESSIONS ON WEDNESDAYS

In the fall of 2019, at the request of the club members, Alppikerho started to organize training sessions for members on Wednesdays at 17:00. The the sessions are free for all Alppikerho members and you can borrow the club's drytooling shoes and ice axes free of charge.

The club's representative is always there to help you get started. On these sessions we always have top ropes ready for you.

Non-members can climb on that day as well for a one-time price of 10 €, with equipment 15 €. Buy a trial in advance from the Holvi online store.

Are you looking for a climbing buddy? The tower has both a Facebook group: DraikkaKlubi and a WhatsApp group where you can ask questions about the club and get information about events. Join the WhatsApp group here!

DRAIKKATORNI LOCATION AND PARKING

  • Draikkatorni is located next to the adventure park Seikkailupuisto Korkee in Paloheinä at Pakilantie 124. Helsinki.

  • The tower can be found behind the Paloheinän ulkoilumaja -cafe.

  • Next to the adventure park is a large asphalt parking area which has a parking fee starting from 16.9.2024.

  • The easiest way to get there from the center of Helsinki is by bus 66. Bus 560 also stops next to Paloheinä.

DRAIKKATORNI CLIMBING RULES

  • Within the climbing hours, a person who bought tower season ticket or a paid one-time visit can climb the tower freely. (See price list)

  • The climber must be 14 years old. Those younger than this MUST BE accompanied by a guardian.

  • If the user is belaying other climbers on the tower, he must have suitable belaying skills (top rope or lead depending on the need).

  • The wall is climbed with a rope, picks and ice climbing shoes and crampons or drytooling shoes.

  • The wall is not suitable for starting a hobby independently, but its user must have previous experience in ice or mixed climbing, or you can get started in a group under the supervision of an instructor.

  • Underage members: 14-17 year olds can climb the wall independently with the written approval of their parents or guardians.

    • Approval can be submitted electronically to info@alppikerho.fi or

    • Accompanying the supervisor.

  • The drytooling tower is available outside the opening hours of adventure park Korkee (See korkee.fi and Paloheinä office.).

  • Parking when entering the Paloheinä outdoor recreation area parking lot (parking fee starting from 16.9.2024).

Climbing and belaying

  • The visiting fee is paid beforehand in Alppikerho's online store. (https://holvi.com/shop/alppikerho/)

  • Climbing takes place at the climbers' own responsibility, and users take into account that:

    • There is no supervision or a responsible person on duty at the tower.

    • The condition of the bolts, anchors and holds is checked annually, but using ice axes wears out the holds more than regular climbing, so the risk of the holds breaking and/or falling is greater

    • The bolt spacing on the vertical wall is longer than a conventional indoor climbing hall; difficult movements on straight sections should be avoided in lead climbing

    • The climber's grip on the tools may slip and the tools may fall dangerously; the belayer must observe the climber's movement and stay away from the fall line.

  • Use of helmet is mandatory: Everyone staying near the wall must wear a helmet at all times during the climbing activity.

  • The climber must have his own first aid supplies when climbing the tower.

  • The upper rope must always be attached at least in two points. The anchor has two closing rings, one with a steel screwlock carabiner and the other with an steel ring. Rope goes through both steel screwlock carabiner and steel ring.

  • Only fixed quickdraws and anchors installed on the wall are used as securing points. Do not go inside the wall structure.

  • Wall or tree support cables may not be used as safety points or for climbing if they are not fitted with fixed quickdraws or holds.

  • The bolt or fixed quickdraw must not be hooked with a icteool pick.

  • Trash must be collected after climbing.

  • Adventure Park Korkee's customers or other outdoor enthusiasts must not be disturbed. Remember to behave properly.

  • Broken holds MUST be reported and route requests can be submitted: draikkatorni@alppikerho.fi

Special situations

  • In the event of an accident, depending on the severity, you must either seek treatment yourself or call for help.

  • The climber must have his own first aid supplies.

  • The nearest emergency room is at Malmi Hospital.

  • Address to be reported to the taxi or emergency services:

    • Pakilantie 124, 00670 Helsinki

  • You can also get help from the Paloheinän maja cafe 30m away during the cafe's opening hours.

  • All accidents requiring treatment must be reported to the Alppikerho board (info@alppikerho.fi).

  • Report damage // problems to Jaakko Lehto (+358 40 7695157) or email draikkatorni@alppikerho.fi.

GUIDED GROUP CLIMBS

We also organize private guided climbs for groups at the tower. The climbing time is then 2 hours (or according to the agreement) and the price includes the use of the entire tower during that time, the equipment and instructor from the club. Gather a group and come to the tower to try drytooling climbing! You can ask for more information and book an appointment for your group by contacting Jaakko Lehto by phone (+358 40 7695157) or by email at draikkatorni@alppikerho.fi.

Content of guided group climbing:

  • 45 €/person (min. 4 participants or minimum billing 180 €)

  • 4-6 participants, 1 instructor

  • 7-10 participants, 2 instructors

  • 2 hours to climb

  • No prior knowledge is required. Interest in the sport is enough!

  • Liability insurance

  • Personal equipment on behalf of the organizer:

    • boots

    • icetools

    • helmets

    • harness

  • Bring with you:

    • clothes suitable for the weather, in which it is comfortable to move

    • headgear that fits under the helmet

    • put on a warm jacket while waiting

(updated 9.9.2024)