Avalanche courses & avalanche awareness with a Swiss mountain guide | practice in the terrain and theory over coffee

Learn the necessary knowledge for assessment, decision-making and correct behaviour in avalanche situations in avalanche courses. Together and applied!

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Ski touring course overview

The basic courses are for beginners and require little or no prior knowledge. The application courses and advanced courses are more advanced and require corresponding prior knowledge (see the course description in each case).

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Questions and answers about avalanche courses and how to be faster than the avalanche ?¿

  • Where can I take an avalanche course?

    You can attend avalanche courses with many providers. We are full-time mountain guides and travel a lot in snow-covered terrain and know very well how to assess the situation and what tools are available to make decisions. We share our knowledge with you empathetically and with great pleasure.

  • Do I have to know how to ski for the avalanche course?

    In the avalanche course we go on a short ski tour in winter terrain. So yes, to get back down you need to know how to ski a bit.

  • Can I also come to the avalanche course with a splitboard?

    Splitboards are welcome. There is no disadvantage in the avalanche course whether you come with skis or a splitboard.

  • Can the avalanche course be taken with snowshoes?

    Basically we do a short ski tour in the avalanche course and there it is better to come with the skis or the board to come down again. In exceptional cases it is okay to come with snowshoes only. But you have to contact us briefly.

  • What types of avalanches are there?

    There are three types of avalanches:

    • Dust avalanche
    • Loose snow avalanche
    • Slab avalanche (this is the most relevant avalanche for skiers and ski tourers)

     

  • How do avalanches occur?

    The following five conditions are required for an avalanche:

    • Weak layer in the snow cover
    • Bound snow over the weak layer (board)
    • Wide distribution of weak layer and board
    • Slope inclination over 30°
    • Additional load (usually one person)

  • What comes as standard with the equipment?

    It is always part of your equipment, even if you are travelling alone:

    • Avalanche transceiver (LVS)
    • Shovel
    • Sone

    An airbag rucksack is not standard, but is almost always worn when freeriding.

  • When should you take an avalanche course?

    Everyone who regularly goes off-piste in the snow should complete an avalanche course. This also includes regular training in the use of standard equipment, avalanche transceivers, probes and shovels.

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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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