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
February 2024
- 03. 04. Sat. / Sun.
- 10. 11. Sat. / Sun.
- 17. 18. Sat. / Sun.
- 24. 25. Sat. / Sun.
March 2024
- 02. 03. Sat. / Sun.
- 09. 10. Sat. / Sun.
- 16. 17. Sat. / Sun.
- 23. 24. 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 170.- 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
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 170.- 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
|
Useful Links
Private tours are available on request
Reservations/Enquiries
SWISS ALPINE GUIDES
Bergsportschule
Eyacheri 2 - 9a
3800 Interlaken
Switzerland
Tel +41796526000
info@swissalpineguides.ch