Avalanche Course

Avalanche course Intensive - Stay Safe, Stay Smart this winter. Educate yourself. Don't be the only one with No clue!

For whom is the avalanche course intended for

For all ski-touring or board-touring freeriders and snowshoe trekkers who want to explore the backcountry

Do you have courses in English

YES, our avalanche courses are available in German or English

Where are the avalanche courses held

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Schilthorn & Jungfrau ski region

Swiss Mountain Training Certificate - Avalanche course

Our experienced mountain guides are certified in accordance with SMT Avalanche- Schweiz

Price

CHF 180.- per person, per day
Included in the price: Bergführer, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, group equipment, invoice confirmation for your employer

Not included

Skilift Pass if required, SMT Zertifikat CHF 55.- per person, accomodation and food

How to book or chat?

  

2 days - Freerider, Skitouring, Board Touring

2 day - Course Content

Day 1

• Morning Theory
• Powerpoint Presentation
• Snow sciences
• Avalanche dynamics - contributing factors
• Interpretation and analysis avalanche bulletin
• 3 x 3, safety check and tour planning
• How does an avalanche transceiver function
• Information sources
• Afternoon - Outdoors work in the snow
• Intensive transceiver training and speditive recovery strategies
• Efficient probe and shovel procedures
• Master, group rescue dynamics
• Airbag introduction

Day 2

• Risk Management "On Tour "
• Theory in practice training
• 3 x 3, safety check and tour planning
• Snow pack and profile analysis
• Mountain awareness development
• Recognizing avalanche terrain
• Determine slope exposure and inclination
• Leadership skills
  

December 2024

• 07. 08. Sat. / Sun.
• 14. 15. Sat. / Sun.

January 2025

• 04. 05. Sat. / Sun.
• 11. 12. Sat. / Sun..
• 18. 19. Sat. / Sun.
• 25. 26. Sat. / Sun..

February

• 01. 02. Sat. / Sun.
• 08. 09. Sat. / Sun.
• 15. 16. Sat. / Sun.
• 22. 23. Sat. / Sun.

March

• 01. 02. Sat. / Sun.
• 08. 09. Sat. / Sun.
• 15. 16. Sat. / Sun.
• 22. 23. Sat. / Sun.
• 29. 30. Sat. / Sun.

Other dates available on request for private groups

Requirements	You must be a confident intermediate to advanced skier or boarder with some off-piste experience.
Where	Interlaken, Grindelwald, Schilthorn, Jungfrau area
Duration	Day 1: 8am - 5pm Day 2: 8am - 4pm
Price	CHF 180.- per person, per day
Includes	Avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, course technical gear, local mountain guide
Not Included	Transport costs, skilift pass if required
What to bring Skitour	Full skitouring equipment, backpack, picnic lunch, energy bars, warm drink, suncream, sunglasses and your phone
What to bring Board /Split Board	Full board touring equipment, splitboard or snowshoes, backpack, picnic lunch, warm drink, sun protection and your phone
Safety	All our tours are led by local swiss, IVBV Mountain guides

How to book or chat?

2 day Snowshoe Trekking - Avalanche Course

This is an intensive, theoretical and practical avalanche training course. Prepare and be ready for this winters snow.

Course Content

Day 1

• Morning Theory
• Powerpoint Presentation
• Snow sciences
• Avalanche dynamics - contributing factors
• Interpretation and analysis avalanche bulletin
• 3 x 3, safety check and tour planning
• How does an avalanche transceiver function
• Information sources
• Afternoon - Outdoors work in the snow
• Intensive transceiver training and speditive recovery strategies
• Efficient probe and shovel procedures
• Master, group rescue dynamics
• Airbag introduction

Day 2

• Risk Management "On Tour "
• Theory in practice training
• 3 x 3, safety check and tour planning
• Snow pack and profile analysis
• Mountain awareness development
• Recognizing avalanche terrain
• Determine slope exposure and inclination
• Leadership skills

January 2024

• 06. 07. Sat. / Sun.
• 20. 21. Sat. / Sun.

February 2024

• 10. 11. Sat. / Sun.
• 17. 18. Sat. / Sun..
• 24. 25. Sat. / Sun.

March 2024

• 09. 10. Sat. / Sun.
• 23. 24. Sat. / Sun.

How to book or chat?

Other dates available on request for private groups

Requirements	You must be fit, happy and healthy.
Duration	08.15am - 5pm 08.00am - 4pm
Price	CHF 180.- per person, per day
Includes	avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, course technical gear, mountain guide
Not Included	transport costs or ski pass if required
What to bring	Full snowshoe wear, snowshoes, warm boots, telescope poles, picknic lunch, energy bars, warm drink, water, suncream, sunglasses and your phone
Safety	All our tours are led by local swiss, IVBV Mountain guides

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Useful Links

• Freeride Tips
• SLF  Avalanche bulletin
• White Risk  is a web-based interactive avalanche prevention platform which also includes information about the latest snow and avalanche situation in Switzerland

Private tours are available on request

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