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Improver
Off Piste
Conditions
are generally good for off-piste skiing from Christmas through
to the end of April. I can't guarantee knee-deep powder and
blue skies every day, but I can promise you variety!
For
this course, you need to have skied off piste before, preferably
for a week or two, and you now want to move on to the next
stage. All that's needed a good grounding in on & off
piste technique, good motivation, and a sense of humour! There's
no minimum fitness level required, but the fitter you are,
the more you'll enjoy it.
Courses
are flexible to suit the snow conditions, your ambitions and
abilities, but typically run like this:
- Day
1: Stance Analysis, and the Way a Ski Turns. Refresher session
on Avalanche transceivers.
- Day
2: Moving through mountain terrain -adapting your skiing
style to the conditions.
- Day
3: Route choice and group management, multi-casualty avalanche
searches.
- Day
4: Technical mountain terrain - use of the rope, crampons
and ice axes
- Day
5: Day tour in the Chamonix area, accessing remote areas
with up to 2 hours of uphill. Touring skis can be rented
in Chamonix.
- Day
6: Heli-skiing in Italy or Verbier. It's not just for millionaires!
Course
ratio:
Up to 6 clients per guide
Equipment
Requirements:
You will need:
Normal piste skiing equipment
Packed lunch and drink or credit card(!)
A small rucksack to carry shovel, probe and lunch
Avalanche Transceiver*
Shovel*
Probe*
You will be provided with a harness if necessary
*Available for hire
To
book a course, check availability
for existing courses and/or Download the Booking Form, or
email me for more info or your own specific requirements.
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