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LEVEL 1 - INTRO TO MOUNTAIN SAFETY
& AVALANCHE AWARENESS
COURSE CONTENT: For those wishing to clarify the basics, an introduction to preparation, forecasting, equipment, hazards, how to stay safe in avalanche terrain, emergency procedures and transceiver training.
DURATION: 2.5hrs
MEETING POINT: Avoriaz Alpine Ski School Hut beside Folie Douce
WHAT TO BRING: Skis or snowboard, warm clothing & backpack. If you have your own, we recommend bringing you transceiver, shovel and probe. If you do not have them, let us know and you can borrow ours.
GROUP SIZE: Min 4 Max 6
Book via info@avoriazalpineskischool.com or +33 (0)4 50 38 34 91
level 1 intro
LEVEL 1 - REFRESHER TO MOUNTAIN SAFETY & AVALANCHE AWARENESS
COURSE CONTENT: For those wishing to refresh the basics, an introduction to preparation, forecasting, equipment, hazards, how to stay safe in avalanche terrain, emergency procedures and transceiver training.
DURATION: 2.5hrs
MEETING POINT: Avoriaz Alpine Ski School Hut beside Folie Douce
WHAT TO BRING: Skis or snowboard, warm clothing & backpack. If you have your own, we recommend bringing you transceiver, shovel and probe. If you do not have them, let us know and you can borrow ours.
GROUP SIZE: Min 4 Max 6
Book via info@avoriazalpineskischool.com or +33 (0)4 50 38 34 91
level 1 refreher
LEVEL 2: MOUNTAIN SAFETY
& AVALANCHE AWARENESS
COURSE CONTENT: A follow-on to those who have taken our intro & refresher classes. Avalanche bulletin analysis and application to the mountain environment. Terrain analysis, avalanche awareness, emergency procedures, shovelling, probing.
DURATION: 2.5hrs
MEETING POINT: Avoriaz Alpine Ski School Hut beside Folie Douce
WHAT TO BRING: Skis or snowboard, warm clothing & backpack. If you have your own, we recommend bringing you transceiver, shovel and probe. If you do not have them, let us know and you can borrow ours.
GROUP SIZE: Min 4 Max 6
Book via info@avoriazalpineskischool.com or +33 (0)4 50 38 34 91
level 2
LEVEL 3: MOUNTAIN SAFETY
& AVALANCHE AWARENESS
COURSE CONTENT: A follow-on to those who have taken our level 1 & 2 classes. A guided off-piste skiing & snowboarding session with further training in preparation, avalanche awareness, terrain analysis, snowpack testing, transceiver training & group management.
DURATION: 4hrs
MEETING POINT: Avoriaz Alpine Ski School Hut beside Folie Douce
WHAT TO BRING: Skis or snowboard, warm clothing, backpack, snack & drink. If you have your own, we recommend bringing your transceiver, shovel and probe. If you do not have them, let us know and you can borrow ours.
GROUP SIZE: Min 4 Max 6
Book via info@avoriazalpineskischool.com or +33 (0)4 50 38 34 91
level 3
OFF PISTE SKIING TECHNIQUE
COURSE CONTENT: For those wishing to improve their ski technique for off-piste and steeper terrain. PRE-REQUISITE ABILITY: competence skiing black terrain
DURATION: 2.5hrs
MEETING POINT: Avoriaz Alpine Ski School Hut beside Folie Douce
WHAT TO BRING: Ski gear & backpack. If you have your own, we recommend bringing your transceiver, shovel and probe. If you do not have them, let us know and you can borrow ours.
GROUP SIZE: Min 4 Max 6
Book via info@avoriazalpineskischool.com or +33 (0)4 50 38 34 91
off piste ski tchniqu
INTRODUCTION TO SKI TOURING
& SPLIT BOARDING
COURSE CONTENT: For those new to touring, a gentle introductory tour explaining equipment, skinning techniques off piste safety.
DURATION: 4hrs
MEETING POINT: Avoriaz Alpine Ski School Hut beside Folie Douce
WHAT TO BRING: Ski touring or split boarding equipment. Backpack, snack, water, warm clothing. Transceiver/shovel/probe (bring your own or borrow ours)
GROUP SIZE: Min 4 Max 6
Book via info@avoriazalpineskischool.com or +33 (0)4 50 38 34 91
intro to turing
GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY TRIP
WITH SAFETY INFO
COURSE CONTENT: For skiers & snowboarders, and off piste session followed by a guided trip down the Vallée de la Manche with a focus on avalanche awareness, terrain analysis and group management along the way.
DURATION: 4hrs
MEETING POINT: Avoriaz Alpine Ski School Hut beside Folie Douce
WHAT TO BRING: Ski or snowboard gear. Backpack, snack, water, warm clothing. Transceiver/shovel/probe (bring your own or borrow ours)
GROUP SIZE: Min 4 Max 6
Book via info@avoriazalpineskischool.com or +33 (0)4 50 38 34 91
backcountry guide
1 DAY GUIDED TOURING
COURSE CONTENT: For ski tourers & split boarders, join our guided tours to meet new people, learn local knowledge and improve your backcountry skillset.
DURATION: 6hrs
MEETING POINT: Avoriaz Alpine Ski School Hut beside Folie Douce
WHAT TO BRING: Ski touring or split boarding equipment. Backpack, packed lunch, water, warm clothing. Transceiver/shovel/probe (bring your own or borrow ours)
GROUP SIZE: Min 4 Max 6
Book via info@avoriazalpineskischool.com or +33 (0)4 50 38 34 91
guided tour
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