PROGRAM
• Lessons will be held on easy itineraries, with a maximum difference in height of 600m, in the most beautiful places in the Alpine valleys of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta.
• The activities will take place under the supervision of certified Alpine Guides, with the supply of the necessary technical equipment (backpack with transceiver, shovel and probe).
• The aim of the course is to teach the practice of ski mountaineering (with skis or splitboards), to organize trips with more experienced friends or first excursions independently.
• The different climbing techniques will be illustrated, in order to learn inversions and traverse progression, for a safe and conscious ascent track.
• During the descent, depending on the snow conditions, the Guide will provide useful tips to refine the technique and adapt it to the different snow conditions.
• During the trips, hints will be given to evaluate the slopes in order to choose the best itinerary. The Guide will give useful tips for a fair compromise between energy saving and search for maximum safety conditions, both uphill and downhill.
• The advantages and disadvantages of the different types of snow will be evaluated, recognizing their different characteristics for the purposes of safety evaluation.
• Simulations of emergency situations may be proposed in order to understand how to use the emergency kit (transceiver, shovel and probe).
• Overnight in mountain huts, rural houses or B&B to appreciate hospitality and welcome also through the typical local cuisine!
• Possibility to tailor the course program by introducing other outdoor activities or guided tours.
GROUP DEPARTURES
Meeting with the guide in the chosen location around 8.30 am.
First ski tour-lesson: the day will end around 4.30 pm.
Overnight in a farmhouse, B&B or refuge depending on the destination.
Meeting with the guide in the chosen location around 8.30 am.
First ski tour-lesson: the day will end around 4.30 pm.
Overnight in a farmhouse, B&B or refuge depending on the destination.
Second ski tour-lesson: the destination will be chosen based on the best conditions.
End of the tour around 4.30 pm: snack, beer or hot chocolate before saying goodbye.
Second ski tour-lesson: the destination will be chosen based on the best conditions.
End of the tour around 4.30 pm: snack, beer or hot chocolate before saying goodbye.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- 2 days of lessons dedicated to learning the basic techniques of the ski mountaineering discipline
- practices onsite (sliding, different types of inversions, use of safety kit tools)
- simulations of emergency situations to understand how to use the safety kit (ARTVA, shovel and probe)
- 1 overnight stay in a farmhouse, B&B or refuge with breakfast and dinner
- 1 overnight stay in a farmhouse, B&B or refuge with breakfast and dinner for the Mountain Guide
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- safety personal equipment (ARTVA, shovel, probe and backpack): 60€ per person
- transfers from/to the start/end point of the course
- meals not indicated and drinks, except tea and coffee for breakfasts included (participants and Alpine Guide)
- visits and optional activities and extra services due to forced reasons (weather, snow report, general conditions, inability to reach the destination due to unforeseen events or similar)
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
