TOUR AND TRAINING BASIC
ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY
2 days
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
250,- €
ABOUT THE TRAINING
Two days in which you won’t just hear about avalanche awareness, but truly understand it out in the snow.
2 days
In the avalanche course “Touring & Training Basic”, under the guidance of our UIAGM-certified mountain guides, you will learn not only how to use avalanche emergency equipment in order to carry out a companion rescue in a real emergency, but also the basics of sound tour planning and how to apply it in the terrain. The second day is a full ski touring day out in the snow. Here, the results of the tour planning are reviewed and put to practical use. You will gain your first insights into route finding and track setting, recognising and assessing hazard zones based on the prevailing conditions, and applying decision-making strategies.
TRAINING CONTENT
✧ Equipment, snow and avalanche awareness
✧ Information and tactical tips for tour planning
✧ Interpretation of the avalanche bulletin
✧ Application of assessment methods
✧ Correct behaviour in the event of an avalanche accident
✧ Active training in transceiver search for buried subjects
✧ Fundamentals of modern risk management
✧ Joint tour on Day 2
✧ Free loan of the latest ORTOVOX emergency equipment
✧ Free loan of “extended emergency equipment” (optional)
✧ Led by UIAGM-certified mountain and ski guides
✧ Course fee and organisation
INFO
Services
Included in the price
- Entirely organized and guided by a state-certified mountain guide
- Free rental of the latest ORTOVOX emergency equipment
- Free rental of "advanced emergency equipment" (optional)
- All required reservations are made in advance
Additional costs
- 1 night with half board in a hotel
(*Please note that participants must arrange their own accommodations, but we are happy to assist upon request)
- Mountain guide accommodation expenses will be shared among all participants
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Individual tips
Facts
Location
South Tyrol
Best time of year
December - February
Duration
2 days
Meeting point
is agreed individually
Requirements
Prior knowledge
- none, some ski touring experience is an advantage (also only piste tours)
Physical requirements
- Fitness for ascents up to 800 meters in altitude
- Skiing ability: parallel turns on the slopes
PRICING
Participants
4 - 6 people
Prices
1 - 3 people:
4 or more people:
upon request
€250
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: Theory and avalanche rescue training
On the first day, we focus primarily on the basics. What do you take on a ski tour — and why? This includes equipment information with lots of useful tips and hacks that we as mountain guides have discovered, refined and improved for ourselves, with colleagues, or elsewhere over the course of many tours. We also cover how to pack your rucksack and a few important points for the careful planning of a ski tour. After this short introduction in the warmth, we head out into the terrain. Now everyone gets hands-on experience, gets to know their own emergency equipment and, above all, learns how to use it in order to carry out an effective companion rescue in the event of an avalanche. For this, we set up a scenario in which all course participants can practise extensively and try everything out. Afterwards, we plan a ski tour together for the second day of the course.
Day 2: Ski tour planned together
We too are excited to see where the tour we plan together with you will take us on the second day. Today, it’s your turn: group check, navigation, track setting, correctly assessing the current avalanche situation, recognising alarm signs, taking appropriate measures on the ascent and descent, using the terrain well and avoiding traps — and much more. We mountain guides will give you plenty of situation-specific input and share our thoughts, arguments and experience with you. Here too, there are many small tips and suggestions for improvement. The aim is to make decisions and discuss them within the group. We may take a look at the snowpack, dig a snow profile, carry out stability tests, or focus on small improvements in ski technique for deep snow skiing. Whatever interests you, we will address it on this day so that you can take away as much as possible.
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 Tour and Training Basic avalanche course for?
The course is aimed at beginners and anyone who wants to build a solid foundation in avalanche awareness, tour planning and behaviour in winter mountain terrain. You do not need any prior knowledge of the course content, but it is helpful if you already feel generally comfortable on skis in the backcountry.
What exactly do we do on the second day of the course?
On the second day, we put what we have learned into practice on a ski tour planned together. The focus is on track setting, navigation, assessing the situation on site and making decisions within the group. Depending on the conditions, we may also look at the snowpack, small technique topics or specific terrain situations.
What equipment do I need to bring?
You will receive the exact packing list with the confirmation email. Naturally, your ski touring equipment and personal clothing are essential. Emergency equipment can usually be hired for a small wear-and-tear fee.</br>
