Avalanche search and rescue courses
Advanced Avalanche Search and Rescue Training
Two-day course on how to make evidence-based decisions
Advanced Avalanche Search and Rescue Training
Two-day course on how to make evidence-based decisions
Beste Zeit
November - March
Region
Tirol
Dauer
2 days
Schwierigkeit
Technische Schwierigkeit
2 out of 5
Ausdauer
1 out of 5
Teilnehmer pro Bergführer
1 – 6 participants
Avalanches are dangerous – it’s time to educate yourself on the subject!
Our advanced avalanche course is ideal if you’re looking to deepen your practical knowledge.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of how avalanches form and how to avoid them in the mountains. We’ll teach you a system you can use in the mountains to assess risk and make educated decisions. From an in-depth understanding of the avalanche bulletin to making smart decisions in the mountains. This is the right course for you if you’ve already completed our Basic Course with us, or if you’ve been studying the subject for some time and now want to learn from professionals.
This course is designed for ski tourers. Avalanche rescue equipment and a ski touring kit are mandatory. (Avalanche rescue equipment can also be rented from us.)
Meeting point will be announced before the course
Topics covered on the first day
Avalanche bulletin refresher; Theoretical unit: System for terrain assessment; Practical unit: Off-piste behaviour and terrain assessment; Ski tour planning for advanced skiers
Topics covered on the second day
A short ski tour involving many practical decisions; a brief introduction to snow profiles; ECT test: fracture initiation and propagation; avalanche search and rescue with personal feedback
- 1 Person: €1 200 / Person
- 2 Personen: €650 / Person
- 3 Personen: €440 / Person
- 4 Personen: €340 / Person
- 5 Personen: €280 / Person
- 6 Personen: €238 / Person
- Guided and organised by a state-certified mountain and ski guide
- Travel costs to and from the destination, parking fees
- accomodation if needed
- Mountain guide’s expenses
- Personal meals and tips
- Fitness level suitable for a maximum ascent of 1,000 metres and a full day of off-piste skiing
- Confident off-piste skiing on slopes up to 40°
- Ability to ascend using skins and perform kick turns
Hardware
- Ski touring equipment (touring skis, skins, crampons, poles)
- Avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)*
- Bivouac sack
Clothing
- Ski touring boots
- Functional ski touring clothing
- Hardshell jacket
- Insulated jacket (Primaloft or down)
- Gloves (2 pairs)
- Balaclava/hat, Buff, possibly a headband
Other
- Ski goggles
- Sunglasses
- First aid kit, personal medication, plasters for blisters
- Sun cream
- Cash, bank card
- Thermos flask (min. 1 litre) Snacks for the tour (energy bars, nuts, Mannerschnitten, etc.)
Equipment marked with an * is available to borrow – please let us know what you need well in advance of the tour! If you have any questions about the equipment list, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Just want the basics?
Check out our Basic Avalanche Search and Rescue Course
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Advanced Avalanche Search and Rescue Training - Two-day course on how to make evidence-based decisions
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We match you with a certified, experienced mountain guide for your tour. Your guide accompanies you in the mountains and adapts the tour to local conditions.
