Avalanche Course

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

Who is this course for?

For all winter adventurers who venture off-the marked ski slopes

Do you have courses in English

YES, our avalanche courses are available in German or English

Swiss Mountain Training Certificate - Avalanche course

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

Price

CHF 165.- 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 days - Course Content

Day 1.

Morning Theory
Powerpoint Presentation
Snow sciences
Avalanche dynamics - contributing factors
Interpretation and analysis avalanche bulletin
3 x 3, check and 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, check, safety and tour planning
Snow pack and profile analysis
Mountain awareness development
Recognizing avalanche terrain
Determine slope exposure and inclination
Leadership skills

March 2023.

18. - 19. Sat. / Sun.
25. - 26. Sat. / Sun

April

01.02. Sa. / So.

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, Schiltorn, Jungfrau area - Conditiôns permitting
Duration	2 x full days
Price	CHF 165.- per person per day
Includes	avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, course material, technical gear, Local mountain guide
Not Included	transport costs, skilift passes if required
What to bring	Full ski or boardwear, skitouring or splitboard, Snowshoe -board touring equipment, picknic lunch, energy bars, warm drink, suncream, sunglasses and a camera
Safety	All our tours are led by professional, local, swiss, IVBV Mountain guides

How to book or chat?

2 day Snowshoe Trekking - Avalanche Course

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

10 percent off snowshoe rentals available

Course Content
Day 1

Morning - Theory
Snow sciences
Avalanche dynamics - Contributing factors
Interpretation and analysis avalanche and bulletin
3 x 3
How does an Avalanche Transceiver function
Afternoon - Outdoors in the snow
Intensive, speditive recovery training and transceiver strategies
Efficient probe and shovel procedures
Master, group rescue dynamics
Airbag introduction

Day 2.

Practical day - Snowshoeing, in the area that boasts to be the most scenic in Switzerland
Theory in practice - Check List
Awareness development
3 x 3 safety tour planning
Snow pack and profile analysis
Risk Management
Recognizing avalanche terrain
Determine slope exposure and inclination
Leadership skills

February.

18. - 19. Sat. / Sun.
25. - 26. Sat. / Sun.

March.

04. - 05. Sat. / Sun.
11. - 12. Sat. / Sun.
18. - 19. Sat. / Sun.

April

01. - 02. Sa. / So.

How to book or chat?

Other dates available on request for private groups

Requirements	You must be fit, happy and healthy. You can walk at least 1.5 hours without a break
Duration	Full day 08.00am
Price	CHF 165.- per person per day
Includes	avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, course material, technical gear, mountain guide
Not Included	transport costs, skilift passes if required
What to bring	Full ski or boardwear, snowshoes, picknic lunch, energy bars, warm drink, water, suncream, sunglasses and a camera
Safety	All our tours are led by qualified IVBV Mountain guides or trainee guides

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

Skitour Course - 3 day Tour

Develop your skills to become a backcountry freerider. Learn to master many aspects of skitouring and mountain awareness to be able to move safely and independently in the mountains

Who can participate

You must be physically fit. You must be a strong intermediate - advanced skier.

You must be able to walk at least 1 hour without a break

Course location?

Interlaken, Schilthorn or Grindelwald area weather permitting

Feb.

25. 26. 27. Sat. Sun. Mo

March.

11. 12. 13. Sat. Sun. Mo

Course Details

Day 1.

Morning Avalanche Theory
Powerpoint Presentation
Snow sciences
Avalanche dynamics - contributing factors
Interpretation and analysis avalanche bulletin
3 x 3, check and planning
How does an avalanche transceiver function
Information source
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, check, safety and tour planning
Snow pack and profile analysis
Mountain awareness development
Recognizing avalanche terrain
Determine slope exposure and inclination
Leadership skills
Avalanche Transceiver Training
Technical skitour buildup,

Day 3. On Tour - Coaching

Complete equipment, function tips
Intensive Tour planning using map, compass orientation training, GPS, and a altimeter
Online planning information/devices
Skills training -
Technique improvement
Summit
Skitour, the exact location tbc, conditions permitting

Requirement	You must be a confident intermediate to advanced skier or boarder with some off-piste experience.
Duration	Full day
Price	CHF 190.- per person per day (min. 4 participants)
Includes	Mountain guide, Avalanche Transceiver, probe and shovel
Not included	Overnight stay, transport, pass if required
What to bring	Ski or Board wear, full skitouring gear, picnic lunch, warm flask (drink).
Where to meet	08.15 Hotel Mattenhof 3800 Matten b. Interlaken
Safety	All our tours are led by qualified IVBV Mountain guides

Private tours are available on request

Reservations/Help Desk

SWISS ALPINE GUIDES

Bergsportschule
3800 Interlaken
Switzerland

WhatsApp +41796526000
Tel +41338226000

info@swissalpineguides.ch

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