Avalanche theory evening in Bern with mountain guide

Prepare yourself properly for the winter and learn from the experts. We teach you about avalanches, from the basics to the details.

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In this evening we will teach you about the formation and factors of avalanches. Based on this, we will show you the tools to assess the risk in the terrain, to make decisions and to be safe on ski tours and freeriding. At the end of the avalanche theory evening you will go home with more knowledge and ready to deepen it in practice. You are welcome to prepare yourself and come to the theory evening with questions - we look forward to diving into avalanche science with you.

After the theory evening on avalanche awareness, it makes sense to take part in the courses that build on this:

Course content
- Avalanche awareness
  
  Avalanche types
  
  Dust avalanche
  
  Snow slab avalanche
  
  Wet snow avalanche
  
  Avalanche problems
  
  Drifting snow
  
  Fresh snow
  
  Old snow
  
  Wet snow
  
  Gliding snow
  
  Snow cover structure
  
  Weak layers
  
  Crystal shapes
Venue & meeting point
- Locality:
  Transa Travel & Outdoor
  Market Hall Bern
- Time: 18:30
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
Requirements
- You do not need any previous knowledge of avalanche awareness
Group size
- Up to 20 participants in a quiet theory room
Price and services
- CHF 35.-
- Practice-oriented avalanche instruction according to "Swiss Mountain Training".
- Teaching material of the Avalanche Training Core Team (KAT)
- Theory material
  
  Leaflet "Attention avalanches"
  
  Introduction to the online features of the "Beware of avalanches" app
Material and equipment
- Note and writing material

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.

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