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
Ortovox Safety Academy - Touring and Training Basic Avalanche Course: In our "Touring & Training Basic" avalanche course, under the guidance of our state-certified mountain guides, you'll learn not only how to use avalanche emergency equipment to rescue a companion in an emergency, but also the fundamentals of sensible tour planning and how to apply this knowledge in the field.
The second day is a full day of touring, and you'll head out into the snow. Here, you'll review and effectively apply the insights gained from tour planning. You'll gain your first insights into route finding and track setting, identifying and assessing hazards based on prevailing conditions, and applying decision-making strategies.
TRAINING CONTENT
- Equipment, snow, and avalanche knowledge
- Information and tactical tips for tour planning
- Interpretation of avalanche reports
- Application of assessment methods
- Correct behavior in the event of an avalanche accident
- Active training in searching for buried subjects
- Basics of modern risk management
- Group tour on the second day
- Free rental of the latest ORTOVOX emergency equipment
- Free rental of "advanced emergency equipment" (optional)
- Led by state-certified mountain and ski guides
- Course fee and organization
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
PROGRAM
Day 1:
Content: Companion Rescue and Avalanche Awareness
We will meet at the agreed meeting point and conduct a brief equipment check. After a few brief explanations, we will warm up with a short ascent, after which we will begin the topic of companion rescue. On this day, we will primarily practice avalanche search and probing, and in the afternoon we will head to a warmer place (bar, hotel, etc.). There, we will receive a presentation on avalanche awareness and how to apply this knowledge to the terrain. Afterwards, we will plan a tour together for the following day and learn what to consider when planning a tour.
Day 2:
Content: Short Ski Tour and Practical Exercises
The next day, we will go on a short ski tour, stopping frequently along the way to see how we can apply what we learned the previous day to the terrain and what decisions we need to make. Along the way, we will take a look at the snowpack using a snow profile, examine the snowpack structure, and perform an ECT. This will help us understand snow mechanics and how avalanches form in the first place. We'll learn what important insights we can gain from this and where the limits of the informative value of snow profiles lie. We'll learn about track making and proper behavior during ascents and descents in the terrain.
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.
