Ski-/Snowboard tours Avalanche course Ski/Snowboard B
| Day | Wednesday-Friday |
| Time | ganzer Tag |
| Date/Phase | 18. - 20.12.2024 |
| Location | Wasenalp / Simplon |
| Important information | Recommended literature (also to read beforehand!) - Mountain sports Winter - SAC-Verlag - ISBN 978-3-85902-356-7 - Avalanches and Risk Management - Edition Filidor - ISBN 978-3-906087-37-5 - Avalanche science - Bruckmann Verlag - ISBN 978-3-7654-5779-1 The price does not include costs for travel, mountain railway tickets and overnight stay (half board) in the hut. Costs including half board: CHF 105,- per night and person. The fee can be paid for in cash or by card. |
| Ability level | B |
| Content/program | Basics and introduction for independent assessment of avalanche dangers: Avalanche-forming factors and types, interpretation of the avalanche bulletin, tour planning, risk management with 3x3, graphic reduction method, typical avalanche problems and alarm signals.
Practice in the field: Judging-deciding-behavior and dealing with the
personal safety equipment (avalanche beacon, probe, shovel).
Overnight stay: depending on the course location, approx. CHF 50.00-70.00 per night
including half board.
The specified costs cover organization and instruction. The travel costs, also for possible
cable cars, are the expense of the participants. Accommodation costs are not included
Price included and can be paid in cash or by card. |
| Prerequisites for attendance | Physical condition for short tours with an ascent of approx. 700 - 1000 meters ascent and descent. Smooth skiing / snowboarding in all types of snow. |
| Registration | Anmelden nicht mehr moeglich |
| Registration deadline | 01.12.2024 |
| Costs in CHF | Studierende Uni und PH: CHF 170.00 / Angestellte Uni und PH: CHF 225.00 / Ãbrige Ausweisbesitzende: CHF 240.00 |
| Equipment | Backpack 20-25l packing volume, avalanche beacon(3 antenna device!), shovel, probe, cap, gloves, windproof, breathable clothing, thermal underwear, warm sweater (layered principle), snacks for 3 days, thermos bottle (max. 1 Liter), sunglasses, light-colored ski goggles Glasses, sunscreen, lipstick, sun hat, ear plugs, flashlight, toiletries, blister plasters, head torch, pen and paper. Skiers: Tourski boots, tourskis, ski poles, skins, crampons.
IMPORTANT: SNOWBOARDERS MUST TAKE APPROPRIATE REPAIR MATERIAL / SPARE PARTS FOR THE BINDINGS!
Avalanche beacon (CHF 8.00 / day), shovel (CHF 3.00 / day), probe (CHF 3.00 / day), snowshoes (CHF 8.00 / day) and sticks (CHF 5.00 / day) can be rented at University Sports.
All participants are responsible to organise their own equipment. Hut shoes are available. It is possible to shower. Install the "Whiterisk" and "Swisstopo" apps on the smartphone beforehand. When installing, be sure to grant the apps permission for the location query. Both apps are free of charge. |
| Management of activity | Mattias Hänzi |
| Teaching language | Deutsch |
| Head of Section | Lisbeth Jørgensen |