PROGRAM
The right equipment on the mountain is mandatory and ESSENTIAL.
But it is of no help in an emergency unless you really know HOW TO USE it!
Whether for ski tours or for free-riding: when you’re on unsecured terrain, you have to be able to estimate the risk of an avalanche. Careful planning, appropriate behavior on the mountain and the experience required to recognize potential hazard areas are the basics needed to ensure your safety on a tour.
By the Training Basic course you can learn the correct strategies and procedures to act promptly and effectively in case of need.
AVALANCHE SAFETY COURSE 1 day – with Ortovox Safety Academy
This course is perfect for beginners, but also for advanced ski mountaineers. The training fields will help you to practice the emergency procedures to follow after an avalanche.
GET EDUCATED AND REDUCE THE RISKS!
It’s the only way to avoid emergency situations!
The course program is aimed to:
- those who are confronted with the risk of avalanches for the first time
- those who already have good experience but wish to deepen their knowledge.
All the courses are led by IFMGA certified Mountain Guides!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
During the course, you will test yourself on the correct use of safety equipment, as well as the best strategy for successful companion rescue.
The aim is to show how to best use the emergency avalanche equipment in emergency situations.
You will be personally supported by Safety Experts to learn:
- how to use avalanche equipment, including beacon, shovel and probe
- how to search for burial victims
- how to use probe, and quickly and efficiently shovel the victim free.
The practices will be carried out as a test to verify the effective learning of the techniques taught.
TEACHING STAFF
All the course are led in small groups (6-8 participants), each of one under the supervision of a dedicated professional Safety Expert.
- IFMGA certified Mountain Guides will introduce you on Safety and risk management for ski touring and freeriding on unsecured terrain in winter.
- IFMGA certified Mountain Guides will teach you the correct way to act after an avalanche.
During the practical field trials, the Safety Experts will explain you:
– what protocol to adopt in the event of an avalanche
– how to search for the avalanche victims using the beacon
– how to use a probe and shovel correctly when excavating - IFMGA certified Mountain Guides will explain the correct STRATEGIES and PROCEDURES to act promptly and effectively in case of need. The participants will learn how to rescue, in the time and manner required to ensure survival after an avalanche. These courses offer the opportunity to improve your KNOW-HOW, your SKILLS in the backcountry while not neglecting your SAFETY.
INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE
During the training camp, the Guide will provide to all participants SAFETY KITS with best quality gear by Ortovox. Participants will test the latest generation Ortovox avalanche beacon, shovel and probe.
They could compare the performance of the most up-to-date models with that of less performing equipment.
For those interested in more technical details, the Safety Experts will show the differences between the equipment available on the market.
GROUP DEPARTURES
Meeting point: Courmayeur/Aosta, to be specify for every date course in the calendar
Meeting time: around 8.30 am – to be confirmed according to the location
- briefing and registration, with equipment check
- approach to the glacier by lifts (if applicable)
- overview of equipment, snow and avalanches
- essential rules for avalanche search and rescue
- procedure to be taken when an avalanche occurs
- practical training and correct procedure when on tour
NOTE
We recommend that you check your ski equipment and safety gear (beacon, shovel and probe) in good time.
For those who need it, it is possible to request the provision of safety kits (including beacon, shovel and probe).
For any rental of ski mountaineering equipment, please advise us at the time of booking: we will be happy to send a list of shops in Aosta/Courmayeur to contact for checking costs and rental methods.
Meeting point: Courmayeur/Aosta, to be specify for every date course in the calendar
Meeting time: around 8.30 am – to be confirmed according to the location
- briefing and registration, with equipment check
- approach to the glacier by lifts (if applicable)
- overview of equipment, snow and avalanches
- essential rules for avalanche search and rescue
- procedure to be taken when an avalanche occurs
- practical training and correct procedure when on tour
NOTE
We recommend that you check your ski equipment and safety gear (beacon, shovel and probe) in good time.
For those who need it, it is possible to request the provision of safety kits (including beacon, shovel and probe).
For any rental of ski mountaineering equipment, please advise us at the time of booking: we will be happy to send a list of shops in Aosta/Courmayeur to contact for checking costs and rental methods.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- the loan of the latest Ortovox emergency equipment – FOR FREE
- the loan of advanced Ortovox emergency kits, with transceiver, shovel, probe – FOR FREE
- customer care assistance for logistics and accommodations
- photos and videos of the course
- dedicated chat with the Mountain Guide
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- transfers, meals and accommodation
- extra meals and drinks for the participants and for the Guide
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
