A must-have for beginners in ski touring.
Whether you’re on skis, snowshoes, or foot, you’ll find some of the most exciting winter terrain is also the steepest and most dangerous. Avalanche awareness course is aimed at beginners in ski touring or backcountry. Participants must have their own avalanche gear.
What you’ll learn
What is an avalanche?
An avalanche is a rapid rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain. On a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (extreme) most incidents happen at 3 (considerable) and on slopes 30 to 45 degrees. Exactly the angle we like for skiing. They take place because of rapid and unsupported accumulation of snow.
How we’ll proceed
We will begin with a brief overview of avalanche equipment and the importance of knowing how to use it. You will learn how to read an avalanche forecast, how to manage avalanche terrain and how to respond safely and efficiently in an avalanche incident.
First step
Learning how to spot avalanche terrain or conditions and more important how to use individual avalanche rescue equipment can save your life or your friends in the backcountry.
How you’ll leave
Reading the avalanche forecast. Planing your backcountry trip to mitigate your avalanche risk. Recognizing terrain traps. Knowing how to properly use your beacon, probe and shovel. This is key planing for skiing safe in the backcountry.
Learning curve
Don’t see (for) yourself
Skiing in powder is every rider’s dream. Being buried in an avalanche is everybody’s nightmare. Learn how to make the right decisions.
It’s entirely your responsibility
The second you step off piste you are the only one responsible for your own or friend’s safety. There’s a way to have fun and stay safe at the same time. Proper probing technique can make a difference between life or death. The faster you get a hit, the sooner you can dig.
Experience Detour 