Descrizione
Avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe are essential tools for free-riding or ski mountaineering. This specific course will teach you how to properly use these three life-saving tools. Learning about avalanche self-rescue techniques is extremely important for your own safety during free-riding or ski mountaineering activities!
Program
You will learn how to use an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe while getting familiar with your own equipment. We will focus on teaching you how to use these tools properly. You need to bring your personal avalanche transceiver.
1°Day
Meeting point: meeting at a suitable location.
We will cover the following topics:
Theory:
Digital versus analog devicesHow to wear your deviceGroup test procedurePrimary searchSecondary searchFine search
Practice:
Search demonstration with avalanche transceiver in the snowSearch with avalanche transceivers of the participantsTechniques for using the probeTechniques for using the shovel
Level: Low
Season: December - January
EQUIPMENT
Personal equipment
Avalanche Transceiver + shovel + probe (mandatory)freeriding skis with ski mountaineering bindings + polesski mountaineering skis + polesski skinsfree ride bootsski mountaineering bootsbackpack 30 lski helmetwater bottle (1 l min) or thermosenergy bars or dried fruit/nutssunscreen (at least SPF 30) and UV protection lip balmcamera
Clothing
wool cap/beanie or fleece-lined hatbuffski sockswicking turtleneck (2nd layer)ski glovesinsulating garment made of Windstopper or Primaloft (3rd layer)ski gogglesmountaineering/glacier sunglassesski pants with tightsdown jacket (optional)breathable T-shirt (1st layer)
Included:
the assistance of a UIAGM certified Mountain Guideliability insuranceloan of shared safety material
Not Included:
tickets for lift facilitiesthe Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers and meals) to be covered by participantstransfers and mealsanything that is not mentioned under "Included"
Experience organized by a local activity
