FREERIDE ADVANCED
ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY
2 days
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
300,- €
ABOUT THE TRAINING
Freeriding with a clear head: two days out in the mountains, focused on good decisions, clean lines, and what really matters off-piste.
2 days
The Ortovox Safety Academy – Freeride Advanced is aimed primarily at descent-oriented ski tourers, freeriders, and piste skiers who like to explore terrain away from the pistes after fresh snowfall. We devote a full day – as in the classic avalanche courses – to the basics in order to avoid avalanche accidents as far as possible. In doing so, we also learn the necessary skills to handle the all-important companion rescue as effectively as possible in the event of a burial. Under the guidance of our state-certified mountain guides, we build up a great deal of theoretical knowledge out in the terrain, but above all we can really get stuck into the practical exercises. We do not spend long on the ascent, track setting, and kick-turn technique, but instead use the quick way up with the cable cars and focus on strategies and risk management on the descent. The aim of the course is to master steeper descents with the participants – possibly including a rappel section. The course is therefore aimed above all at experienced skiers who can demonstrate solid, safe ski technique even on steep slopes of 40°.
TRAINING CONTENT
✧ Equipment, snow, and avalanche awareness
✧ Information and tactical tips on tour planning
✧ Interpretation of the avalanche bulletin
✧ Applying assessment methods
✧ Correct behaviour in the event of an avalanche accident
✧ Active training in buried subject search
✧ Fundamentals of modern risk management
✧ Joint freeriding on the second day
✧ Planning the day together with the participants based on current snow, weather, and avalanche conditions
✧ Rappelling over steep steps on the descent
✧ Learning strategies for safe descents
✧ Free loan of the latest ORTOVOX emergency equipment
✧ Free optional loan of additional emergency equipment
✧ Led by state-certified mountain and ski guides
✧ Course fee and organisation
INFO
Services
Included in the price
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- Free rental of the latest ORTOVOX emergency equipment
- Free rental of advanced emergency equipment (optional)
- Mountain guide expenses (lift tickets)
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs
- 1 overnight stay with half board in a hotel
(*Please note that participants must arrange their own accommodation, but we are happy to assist upon request)
- Mountain guide accommodation expenses will be shared among all participants
- 2 Dolomiti Superski day tickets
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Individual tips
Facts
Location
Dolomites
Best time of year
January - March
Duration
2 days
Meeting point
is agreed individually
Requirements
Prior knowledge
- No prior knowledge of avalanche and ski touring techniques is required.
However, you must be a solid skier (even off-piste).
Physical requirements
- Minimum fitness level for ski touring with 500 meters of elevation gain (we will also cover short climbs with skins during this course)
- Skiing ability: parallel turns on the slopes
- Safe technique on skis, even on steep terrain (around 40°)
PRICING
Participants
3 - 4 people
Prices
1 - 2 people:
3 - 4 people:
upon request
300,- €
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates
upon request
PROGRAM
Day 1: Companion rescue and avalanche awareness
We meet at the valley station; the ski area and the region are arranged individually or listed depending on the course offering. There we collect the lift passes and head to a quiet corner of the area, where we spend plenty of time on avalanche awareness and companion rescue. This day is all about exercises and knowledge transfer. In the late afternoon, we work together on planning the freeride for the next day. Depending on the conditions, we include all aspects that belong to conscientious tour planning – personal initiative is required here; the mountain guide is on hand in an advisory role and will rein in or motivate the participants for an exciting programme on the following day.
Day 2: Freeride in the backcountry
We too are excited to see where the jointly planned tour with you will take us on the second day. Today, you are the ones being challenged. Group check, orientation, correctly assessing the current avalanche situation, recognising warning signs, and the question of which descents the current situation allows are at the heart of the day. We will also introduce technical sections, such as rappelling, if needed. Above all, we provide plenty of situation-based input and share our thoughts, arguments, and experience with you. Here too, there are lots of small tips and suggestions for improvement. The task is to make decisions and discuss them within the group. With this programme, the focus is naturally more strongly on the descent and on freeriding.
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is the Freeride Advanced course for?
The course is aimed at descent-oriented ski tourers, freeriders, and good piste skiers who also feel comfortable in the backcountry. You should have solid ski technique and be able to move confidently on steeper slopes as well.
What is the focus over the two days?
The first day is mainly about avalanche awareness, companion rescue, and the foundations for good decision-making in the mountains. On the second day, we put this into practice together and place more emphasis on freeriding, planning, and the descent.
What equipment do I need for the course?
You will receive the exact packing list with the confirmation email. The essential items are, of course, your ski equipment and avalanche emergency equipment. If you are missing anything, you can hire equipment from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.</br>
