Ski touring training

Ski technique:
Safe skiing in open ski terrain with all types of snow.

Condition:
1 day of training on the glacier with ascents and descents in rock and snow up to 1 hour.

Technical knowledge:
You should be familiar with the basics of searching for avalanche victims and switchbacks in moderately steep terrain.

Day 1:
8:30 a.m. Meeting point at our alpine school, welcome and program discussion with the mountain guide. Equipment check & material issue. Driving in on the slope, avalanche transceiver training - sources of interference. Material & equipment knowledge ski mountaineering.

Day 2:
Use of crampons, ice ax, harness on rock passages and on ice. Handling ski transport on the backpack. Knots & Abseiling Training.

Day 3:
Rope methods on the glacier, crevasse rescue. End of course around 4:00 p.m

Program:

• Extended LVS knowledge - sources of interference buried search
• Material & equipment knowledge
• ski mountaineering node customer Use of crampons - ice ax - belt crevasse
• rescue abseil training
• Rope up methods on the glacier

Included:

• Organization and management by state-certified IVBV mountain and ski guides
• Loan of avalanche transceiver, probe & shovel
• Loan of high-altitude touring equipment
• Parking lot

Extra cost:

• Ski pass
• Ski touring equipment
• Overnight stay meals

What should I bring?
Backpack, own avalanche transceiver equipment if available (is included), ski touring skis and poles, helmet (as required), snack, drink, sun protection, change of clothes. Please also check prior to your tour whether your insurance includes mountain rescue off-piste. You will receive a packing list when you make your booking.

Do I get a discount if I bring my own equipment?
You are of course welcome to use your own equipment. Unfortunately, we cannot grant a discount as we generally provide the necessary safety equipment free of charge.

Do I need a lift ticket?
This depends on the planning of the mountain guide. A lift ticket does not need to be bought the day before.

The weather forecast announces bad weather, when will a tour be cancelled / postponed?
Unfortunately, weather forecasts for the mountains are not always as accurate as one might imagine and some weather portals are simply unsuitable for forecasts in the mountains. A reliable forecast is only possible for the following three to five days. Although the 16-day forecasts in particular are popular, the significance is extremely limited. If the conditions are clearly bad and we have to cancel the tour for safety reasons, we will either arrange an alternative date together or you will get your deposit back.

What rental equipment is included in the price?
You will find the rental equipment included in the tour description under "Services & Additional Costs". Rental equipment is included in all our guided tours. We also have equipment hire - if you are out on your own but have forgotten your crampons, you can get them from us.

How do I know what equipment I need for my tour?
You will receive a packing list from us. This will help you to find out what you need for your booked tour!

Which touring skis / boots should be used?
We recommend a light touring ski and suitable touring boots. We are happy to advise you and recommend our partner shops. Please arrange the ski touring equipment a day ahead of the tour in order to find out what you need and to try on the boots properly and adjust them to the skis.