Ski-/Snowboard tours Avalanche course Ski/Snowboard N2

The course location is yet to be announced

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.

Avalanche prevention: Assess - Decide - Behave.

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.
Snowboarder: Snowboard boots, telescopic poles, splitboard or snowboard Snowshoes with crampons. We recommend a splitboard.

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. See here.

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.

White Risk

Snow sports with consideration - Nature & Leisure

AlpenTaxi - Mountain Wilderness Switzerland