Free Touring Course
2 days - Discover the wild side of the Gemsstock!
Service Description
Starting from 3000m we ski off the backside of the Gemsstock and begin ski touring from there. This course is made for people who already have some experience in freeriding and ski touring and like to ski more technical terrain. We learn how to plan a line, minimize risks and of course enjoy some great descents. The goal: Finding the best descents with short ascents! Great for split boarders too! covered topics: - Skinning up ski techniques - Route selection/ track setting - Skiing more technical terrain - Evaluating risks - Tactics to minimize risk - Tour planning at home - navigating in the terrain with modern aids Fitness: up to 700m climbing Technical: Advanced - Expert (comfortable skiing 40 degrees in nearly all conditions, up to 45 in good conditions) Equipment: - Off piste skis / splitboard with skins - Ski crampons - Avalanche Transceiver - Shovel and probe - Water and lunch / snack - Airbag and helmet optional Rental Equipment Available: Please reserve @ Imholzsport Andermatt Meeting Point: 08.30 at Imholzsport Gemsstock Included: 2 Days guiding in an open group (4 - 6 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