Our courses are designed for skiers, freeriders, ski tourers and mountain enthusiasts who want to improve their skills in alpine terrain. We offer courses ranging from beginner ski touring to advanced alpine training.
It depends on the course. Programs such as the Ski Touring Course Basic or Avalanche Course are suitable for beginners, while Steep Skiing, Freetouring and Ski Mountaineering courses require prior off-piste experience.
The Ski Touring Course Basic is the ideal starting point. You will learn how to use touring equipment, skin efficiently, plan tours, understand avalanche basics and travel safely in backcountry terrain.
An avalanche course focuses on avalanche awareness, risk management, route planning and rescue techniques. Freeride courses focus primarily on skiing technique, terrain management and safe movement off-piste.
We recommend progressing through the Avalanche Course, Ski Touring Course Basic, Freetouring Course and finally the Ski Mountaineering Camp. This pathway develops your skills step by step.
Group sizes typically range from 4 to 6 participants per guide. More technical courses such as Steep Skiing or Ski Mountaineering are operated with smaller groups to maximise safety and learning outcomes.
Each course includes a detailed equipment list. Most winter courses require off-piste or touring skis, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. Technical equipment can be rented from Imholz Sport Andermatt.
Andermatt offers a unique combination of freeride terrain, ski touring routes, glaciers, steep descents and high alpine objectives. This allows training in real mountain conditions throughout the season.
Yes. All courses are led by UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guides or aspirant guides. Participants benefit from professional instruction, local knowledge and internationally recognised safety standards.
Yes. Through the Private Mountain Academy we offer tailor-made training programs for individuals, private groups and clubs. Topics include avalanche awareness, freeride technique, ski touring, rope work, crevasse rescue and preparation for specific alpine objectives.