Ski tours and avalanches | Training weekend with mountain guide

Learn and deepen your knowledge in the various areas of ski touring, from the ascent to the descent to avalanche awareness.

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lonely tracks in the ascent on a ski tour

Central Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Bern region

During these two days, we will be out and about together - with the aim of experiencing, learning and directly applying as much as possible. You have the opportunity to become active yourself, make decisions and be supported at all times. We clarify open questions and important topics in a practical way on site - exactly where they are relevant.

If you have already gained some experience on a ski tour and would like to deepen your knowledge of avalanche awareness and ski touring techniques, this is the right place for you. Depending on the interests of the participants, we will cover different aspects of ski touring - from safe track setting and avalanche assessment to tour planning and technique. All you need is curiosity, motivation - and a desire to learn outdoors.

It helps to participate before this course in a Avalanche Theory Evening to participate.
The 2-day course is very compact - for For a deeper and more in-depth training with application tours, we offer the 4-day course on!

  • Course content and procedure

    • Day 1 - Welcome and getting to know each other

      We get to know each other and clarify your expectations.

    • Day 1 - Learn and apply

      1000

      1000

      We start with the course and explain the exact procedure and go into the course content. On the first day we will learn a lot of new things, applied and practice-orientated.

      Daily destination: You were able to build on your knowledge and learn new things.

      Course content: 

      Basics of ski touring

      • Walking techniques
      • Hairpin bends

      Avalanche victim search

      • Correct and efficient operation of safety equipment
        • LVS - avalanche transceiver
        • Probe
        • Shovel
        • Alerting

      Theory (evening)

      In the evening, we plan the ski tour for the next day together and delve into the topic of avalanche awareness

        • 3×3 tour planning
        • Avalanche bulletin
        • Avalanche awareness
        • Risk check

    • Day 2 - Apply and consolidate

      1000

      1500

      We carry out the planned ski tour together and discuss decision points transparently and jointly.

      Daily destination: You have learnt new things, consolidated your knowledge and put it into practice.

      Course content

      Assessment of the terrain in which we move

      • Steepness
      • Avalanche danger
      • Risk check in the field
        • Risk - Consequence - Danger

      Organisation departure

      • Safe islands

    • Conclusion

      approx. 15:00

      We complete the course together.

  • Venues

    Maighels:

    • Meeting point: 9.50 Oberalp Pass (car park for vehicles in Andermatt)
    • Finish: approx. 15.00 in Tschamutt or Andermatt
    • Overnight stay in the Maighelshütte

    Tiefenbach:

    Lidernen:

    • Meeting point: 7.45 am at Sisikon railway station, onward journey together to the Chäppeliberg valley station
    • Conclusion: approx. 15.00 at the same location

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
    • Stamina for short ski tours with an ascent of around 800 - 1000 metres at a leisurely pace (~300m/h).
    • Splitboarders are welcome.

  • Material and equipment

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

That's what our guests say:

  • Sarah Schwendener

    I have attended everything from avalanche theory and deep snow technique courses to beginner touring courses at bergschaft. The courses were always well organised and the mountain guides imparted knowledge combined with fun. My first ski tour with bergschaft was simply breathtaking 😍Simon (König), our mountain guide, taught the theory in combination with the practical application very easily. It was the perfect opportunity for me to get to grips with touring and I always felt at ease. I am so enthusiastic about this experience that it will definitely not be my last ski tour!

  • Markus Müller

Impressions: Ski touring and avalanche training

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

Ski toursSafe skiing on the black piste in the ski area. No previous knowledge of ski touring necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

Ski toursFirst off-piste experience up to approx. 30° slope gradient. You have mastered the basic techniques of ski touring and have some experience of hairpin bends.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

Ski toursYou are confident in off-piste terrain up to a slope angle of approx. 35° and are proficient in hairpin bends in a variety of terrain. 

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

Ski toursSafe skiing in steep off-piste terrain (up to approx. 40°), solid hairpin technique. First experience with rope manoeuvres, such as roping up on the glacier and abseiling.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

Ski toursYou are a very safe skier on steep, unsecured terrain. You are a master of hairpin turns in difficult conditions and have experience with rope manoeuvres and glacier equipment.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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