MOUNTAIN AND GLACIER SAFETY:
Become aware of the risks associated with the mountain and glacier environment and learn to how use the equipment necessary for your safety and that of others during a specific training day with a professional.
You certainly know that a minimum of emergency equipment, such as transceiver, shovel and probe are essential for any off-piste activity. But do you know that in a glacial environment other equipment is also necessary such as crampons, ropes, ice axe, harness, as well as equipment useful for hauling (lifting system based on the reduction of force that allows you to rescue alone a person from a crevasse)? But above all, are you able to use all this equipment?
Content of the day:
- ARVA research
- Organisation and Rescue
- Recognition of potential risks
- Being on glacial terrain
- Crevasse rescue technique.
Level required: Good level of off-piste skiing
Duration: One day
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Amount of people in group: From 4 to 6 people (Possibility of mixing skiers and snowboarders in the same session)
Meeting place: we will communicate this to you the day before
