Avalanche training level 2 for users and refreshers | day course with mountain guide
How can I, as an active ski tourer, move according to the avalanche danger level and make the right decisions?
We will teach you how to apply your knowledge of avalanches and snowpack structure in the terrain and develop the expertise you need to make independent decisions on a ski tour. You already know the basics of avalanche awareness and would like to refresh and deepen your knowledge. We go on a leisurely ski tour and review the basics of avalanche awareness and expand your understanding and tools. This way we can experience a great ski tour and refresh and expand your knowledge about avalanches and decisions in a practical way.
It is advisable to attend an avalanche theory evening (Zurich, Bern, Churonline). This makes it easier to understand the subject matter.
Venue & meeting point
We adapt the venue to the prevailing conditions and weather. The aim is to hold the course at a location that is easily accessible by public transport. Possible locations are Central Switzerland (Engelbergertal / Andermatt) and Eastern Switzerland (Glarus or Nordbünden). We may go to the Oberalp Pass at the beginning of the season or use the infrastructure of a ski resort (possibly Engelberg).
Course content
During this training day, we will repeat the basics (rescue exercise) and delve deeper into selected topics of avalanche awareness and snowpack structure. In this way we strengthen our own decision-making on tours. We organise applied training. It is important to us to provide practical training in the terrain and to experience a cool ski tour at the same time.
Course contents:
- Search and rescue
- Applied rescue exercise with search & shovel
- Avalanche awareness
- Typical avalanche problems and their peculiarities in the assessment
- Snow cover structure and snow cover tests
- Decision-making and judgement
- Reading and understanding the avalanche bulletin
- 3×3
- Single slope assessment
- Search and rescue
Requirements
- You have already gained experience on ski tours
- You have mastered the use of your avalanche transceiver
- Condition for short ski tours with around 600 m ascent at a comfortable pace (~250 m/h).
- Splitboarders are welcome.
Group size
- Takes place with 5 - 8 guests per mountain guide.
Price and services
- CHF 195.-
- Including planning and implementation with mountain guide and his expenses.
- Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
Material and equipment
- We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
- For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Jonas or Florian or via the Contact form.
Impressions: Avalanche training day level 2
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