Avalanche course

Life-saving information and in-depth training in avalanche safety. On this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to stay safe off-piste. The avalanche course is suitable both as a basic module for beginners and as a refresher for those with existing knowledge.

Those who undertake training or further education will act more safely in an emergency – and significantly reduce the residual risk.

Procedure & Implementation

The course begins with a theoretical session at the old mountain station. It then moves out into the field to provide hands-on experience of real-life situations.

  • Meeting point: 9.15 am in front of Frutt Rental
  • Course duration: until approx. 3.30 pm
  • Food and drink: please bring your own
  • Cost: CHF 89.00 (can be paid at Frutt Rental)

 

 

Course dates

As soon as the date is available, it will be published here.

Course content

  • Fundamentals of Avalanche Science
  • Assessing Snow and Avalanche Conditions
  • Behaviour in the backcountry
  • Risk Minimisation & Decision-Making
  • Key measures to take in an emergency

Equipment

  • Please bring your own avalanche transceiver and touring equipment
  • Suitable for skis, splitboards or snowshoes
  • Hire available, for example, at Stöckli Stöckalp or Dolomiten Sport Sarnen

Please note: Suitable equipment is a prerequisite for taking part in the course.

Registration

You can register using the form, by email, by telephone or at the ski school office.
Please provide the following information when registering:

  • Surname and first name of all participants
  • Equipment (touring skis, snowshoes or splitboard)
  • Preferred course date
  • A mobile phone number

Registration