This course is for people who have ski toured and are looking to become more independent in the mountains on skis. This 1 day course cover avalanche avoidance and rescue. The content is delivered whilst on the move and there will be ample opportunity for practise and feedback.

Day 1 - The first day will focus on the skills needed to not only keep you safe but also help you find the best terrain for ascending and descending on skis. Topics covered will include route planning, using weather forecasts and historic information, hazard avoidance (including cliffs, cornices and avalanche terrain) and snowpack analysis. You will also be given the opportunity to take part in an avalanche search and rescue scenario. 

OVERVIEW

1:6 ratio

£95

2025 Dates:

PRE-REQUISITES

You will need to be confident getting down a black run and have a good level of fitness. It is likley we will ascend around 1000 vertical metres per day so imagine climbing a munro but with a bit more weight on your feet). It is hoped that the first ascent should not take more than two hours, although there will likely be at least two climbs in the day.

Both the ascent and descent will normally be less than 30 degrees, but the snow conditions may be variable.

You should be happy to ski in unpredictable and changeable snow, although tactics to help tackle this will be covered in the course.

If you have had a long break from skiing please make sure you visit your local dry slope or try to get a day of uplift skiing before attending.

You should have completed approx 5 ski tours with people in groups.