Learn safety while riding powder
Any area that is not a marked piste becomes avalanche territory and can be dangerous to ride. Knowledge is your best defense against avalanche danger. This course is not design to sit in a classroom, we will get you to the field and learn by experiencing so the idea is to ride as much as we can.
- Avalanche formation (Type of avalanches, analysis of snowpack)
- Avalanche terrain (understanding the mountain)
- Planning your riding and good decision making
- Reducing risk (Recognition of nature’s warning signs, avalanche bulletins and professional warnings)
- Rescue (Know what to do in the event of an avalanche, Learn how to use your equipment and practice using it)
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- Avalanche formation (Type of avalanches, analysis of snowpack)
- Avalanche terrain (understanding the mountain)
- Planning your riding and good decision making
- Reducing risk (Recognition of nature’s warning signs, avalanche bulletins and professional warnings)
- Rescue (Know what to do in the event of an avalanche, Learn how to use your equipment and practice using it)
Required Level
Intermediate level. Course taught by an ISTA Instructor (International Snow Training Academy)
Important
Transceiver, Shovel, Probe and Backpack are mandatory while practicing off-piste
Required equipment
We can arrange a Rental safety avalanche gear at your request.
PRIVATE
(3 hours)
320/CHF.
- Private
- Max. 6 people
PRIVATE
(6 hours)
560/CHF.
- Private
- Max. 6 people
Do you want to take your riding to a competitive freeride level or want to reach this level as a personal experience?