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
Ortovox Safety Academy - Freeride and Avalanche Course Advanced: Our "Freeride Advanced" avalanche course is primarily aimed at downhill-oriented ski tourers, freeriders, and on-piste skiers who enjoy exploring off-piste terrain after fresh snowfall.
As with traditional avalanche courses, we will devote a full day to the basics to avoid avalanche accidents as much as possible. We will also learn the necessary skills to effectively master the crucial rescue of fellow skiers in the event of a burial. Under the guidance of our state-certified mountain guides, we will gain a wealth of theoretical knowledge out in the field, but above all, we will enjoy the practical exercises. We will not spend much time on ascents, track making, and switchback techniques, but instead use the cable cars to quickly reach the top and focus on strategies and risk management during the descent.
*The goal of the course is to enable participants to master steeper descents (possibly with abseiling). Therefore, the course is primarily aimed at experienced skiers who demonstrate solid and safe skiing technique even on slopes steeper than 40°.
TRAINING CONTENT
- Equipment, snow, and avalanche knowledge
- Information and tactical tips for tour planning
- Interpretation of the avalanche report
- Application of assessment methods
- Correct behavior in the event of an avalanche accident
- Active training in searching for buried victims
- Fundamentals of modern risk management
- Group freeriding on the second day
- Planning the day together with the participants based on current snow, weather, and avalanche conditions
- Abseiling down steep slopes during the descent
- Learning strategies for safe descents
- Free rental of the latest ORTOVOX emergency equipment
- Free rental of "advanced emergency equipment" (optional)
- Conducted by state-certified mountain and ski guides
- Course fee and organization
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
PROGRAM
Day 1:
Content: Companion Rescue and Avalanche Awareness
We'll meet at the base station (the ski area and region will be agreed upon individually or advertised depending on the course offering), collect our day passes, and head to a quiet corner of the area where we'll extensively focus on avalanche awareness and companion rescue. This day is dedicated to exercises and knowledge transfer. In the late afternoon, we'll work together to plan the next day's freeriding. Depending on the conditions, we'll cover all aspects of conscientious tour planning – this requires initiative, and the mountain guide will be on hand to advise and slow down (or motivate) participants for an exciting program the following day.
Day 2:
Content: Freeriding depending on the tour plan
The second day is designed as coaching rather than a course. Here, participants will implement their plans. The mountain guide will intervene if dangerous or incorrect decisions are made. We'll work as a group and implement all the risk minimization and accident prevention measures we learned the day before. There will also be many new situations throughout the day, which the mountain guide will address, providing plenty of new input. At the end of the two days, the participants will have learned a great deal about freeriding in the Dolomites. They know how to tackle exciting couloirs, even if it requires additional technical aids, and they have the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to safely navigate the winter.
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.
