Based in Chamonix these 2 day avalanche safety courses are ideal for off-piste skiers who want to get a practical grounding in staying alive when skiing off-piste.

Our avalanche awareness courses are geared to be an introduction to or refresher of the fundamentals of avalanche safety. We focus on practical knowlege and spend 2 days skiing off piste whilst learning to recognize hazards and how to avoid them. However, before heading off piste we discuss some theory of how & why avalanches happen to pin our experience on.

What to expect

These courses are led by one of our IFMGA Guides and after a theory session, you will have 2 full days on the mountain skiing off piste and learning about all aspects of avalanche awareness.

You can expect to be skiing all day from first lift

Who is it for?

Any reasonably competent off-piste skier keen to learn more about or refresh their avalanche safety knowledge.

Chalet Accommodation*

in Chamonix, we stay in one of our comfortable Adventure Base Chalets, literally 6 minutes walk from the town centre's restaurants and bars. Breakfast and packed lunch are included leaving the evenings free for you to explore the delights of Chamonix.

Typical Itinerary

Friday: Meet at the chalet at 6pm for an hour or so discussion and presentation about avalanches and how to avoid them - a theory session to prepare us for the next 2 days on the hill.

Saturday & Sunday: On the mountain. Looking at all aspects of avalanche awareness - route finding, group control, snow pits, transceiver training, decision making, using weather and avalanche forecasts, choosing where, when and how to ski, hazard recognition and evaluation.

Sunday Evening: Departure

You will come away from this weekend more knowledgable about avalanches and how to avoid them when skiing off piste!

Transport*

Local transport around the Chamonix valley is included.

*Note: Chalet accommodation and local transport are not included if paying the 'Course Only' price.