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Learn the necessary knowledge for assessment, decision-making and correct behaviour in avalanche situations in avalanche courses. Together and applied!
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Avalanche and risk management workshop with mountain guide | Avalanche theory evening
Start the winter safely! Learn the basics of avalanche awareness from experienced experts - in a practical and understandable way. Using exciting case studies, we will show you how to assess risks and make smart decisions in the terrain.Wednesday, 7 October 2026ZurichThursday, 22 October 2026Zurichand other data.
Zurich
Lucerne
BernAvalanche training level 1 for beginners | day course with mountain guide
Why do avalanches occur and how can you consciously keep the risk low when ski touring and freeriding?TechnicsEnduranceSonntag, 29. November 2026EngelbergSonntag, 29. November 2026Central Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Central Switzerland
Bern regionSki touring and avalanches | Furka basic course with practical tours led by a mountain guide
We’ll guide you through the world of ski touring – over 4 days, with plenty of time!TechnicsEndurance3 - 6 December 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 4 days10 - 13 December 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 4 daysand other data.
Uri, Realp
Ski tours and avalanches | Training weekend in Central Switzerland with a mountain guide
Learn and deepen your knowledge in the various areas of ski touring, from ascent and descent to avalanche awareness.TechnicsEnduranceWeekend from 12 - 13 December 2026The weekend of 26–27 December 2026and other data.
Central Switzerland, Maighelshütte
Advanced Avalanche Course with a Mountain Guide | Simplon
Join us as we delve into the world of snow and avalanche science, avalanche rescue and tour planning. On stunning ski tours to the peaks around the Simplon Pass, we’ll put what we’ve learnt into practice together.TechnicsEndurance18–20 December 2026, Friday–Sunday, 3 days15 - 17 January 2027, Friday - Sunday, 3 days12 - 14 February 2027, Friday - Sunday, 3 days
Simplon, Valais
Ski tours and avalanches | Training weekend in eastern Switzerland with a mountain guide
Learn and deepen your knowledge in the various areas of ski touring, from the ascent to the descent to avalanche awareness.TechnicsEnduranceWeekend from 19 - 20 December 2026The weekend of 2–3 January 2027and other data.
Eastern Switzerland, Spitzmeilenhütte
Introductory Course in Ski Touring and Avalanche Safety | Safiental at the Berghotel with a mountain guide
We accompany you into the world of ski touring - in 4 days with enough time!TechnicsEndurance26 - 29 December 2026, Saturday - Tuesday, 4 days31 Dec - 3 Jan 2027, Thursday - Sunday, 4 daysand other data.
Safiental, Graubünden
Ski touring and avalanches | Gemmi basic course with application tours with a mountain guide
We’ll guide you through the world of ski touring – over 4 days, with plenty of time!TechnicsEndurance31 Dec - 3 Jan 2027, Thursday - Sunday, 4 days28 - 31 January 2027, Thursday - Sunday, 4 daysand other data.
Valais – Bernese Oberland, Gemmi
Bergschaft Winter Festival | Andermatt
Let’s explore the mountains together and try something new.Thursday, 28 January 2027AndermattFriday, 29 January 2027Andermattand other data.
Andermatt
Advanced Avalanche Course with a Mountain Guide | Davos
Join us as we delve into the world of snow and avalanche science, avalanche rescue and route planning. On stunning ski tours to the peaks around Davos, we’ll put what we’ve learnt into practice together.TechnicsEndurance5 - 7 February 2027, Friday - Sunday, 3 days19–21 February 2027, Friday–Sunday, 3 days12 - 14 March 2027, Friday - Sunday, 3 daysGraubünden, Davos
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?TechnicsEnduranceDaily, date on requestEastern Switzerland
Central Switzerland
Bern regionSki tours and avalanches | Simplon training weekend with mountain guide
Learn and deepen your knowledge in the various areas of ski touring, from ascent and descent to avalanche awareness.TechnicsEnduranceDaily, date on request
Simplon
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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.