Avalanche Course
2 days - Learn the essential skills for safer skiing in the back-country.
Service Description
On the first day we focus on basic skills with avalanche safety equipment, as well as the theory to be able to evaluate the avalanche report and make informed decisions. The second day builds on the first day with more advanced skills with the avalanche transciever, as well as more practical work making decisions in the terrain. Both days offer a mix of theory and practical learning. Day 1: - SMT Winter 1, Avalache Safety - Introduction to standard avalanche equipment - Interpreting the avalanche bulletin - Learning dangers of off piste skiing - Recognising the 4 typical avalanche situations - Reducing risk - Completing a basic avalanche rescue Day 2: - Practical learning in the back-country - Orientation / Slope angle - Tour planning regarding avalanche risk - Grafic reduction method - Tactics to reduce risk in the back-country - Avalanche rescue with multiple victums Fitness: Intermediate (30 min boot pack) Technical: Intermediate (comfortable skiing 35 degrees in good conditions) Equipment: - Off piste skis (with skins if possible) - Avalanche Transceiver - Shovel and probe - Water and snack - Airbag and helmet recommended Rental Equipment Available: Please reserve @ Imholzsport Andermatt Meeting Point: 08.30 at Imholzsport Gemsstock Included: Guiding in an open group (4 - 8 people) by UIAGM mountainguide / aspirant guide Not Included: - Ski pass - Accommodation - Rental Equipment - Transportation - Food and Drinks - Insurance (accident, mountain rescue, travel, illness and all other insurances are the responsibility of the participant) We recommend to be a member of "Rega" Swiss rescue service.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
PAYMENT The entire price (mountain guide tariff and expenses) must be paid in advance. CANCELLATION BY PARTICIPANT Cancellation costs: - up to 30 days before the course start, CHF 80.00 booking fee will be charged. - 29 - 10 days before the course start, 50% from the course cost will be charged. - 9 - 0 days before the course start, 100% from the course cost will be charged. In case the participant leaves the course/tour, 100% from the course/tour cost will be charged. CANCELLATION BY andermatt-guides We reserve the right to cancel a course at any time for any reason, including but not limited to: a) when we see that the minimum number of guests cannot be filled. The registered guests will receive 100% refund for the course costs paid to andermatt-guides. b) when the conditions in the tour region are too bad and we cannot find a suitable alternative tour. The registered guests will receive a refund for the course costs, hotel booking fees that are not refundable will be charged to the guest. c) in the event that the mountain guide is for any reason unavailable and no replacement can be found. It is the responsibility of the mountain guide to decide if a participant meets the requirements of the tour as stated in the tour description. In the event that the participant does not meet the tour requirements, the mountain guide has the right to remove the participant from the course. In this case there will be no refund of the course cost. CANCELLATION COST INSURANCE We recommend that the participant arranges cancellation cost insurance.
Contact Details
Andermatt, Switzerland
+41 79 939 68 89
info@andermatt-guides.ch