




Follow certified mountain guide Nicolas to learn the basic skills to deal with an avalanche. Explore the amazing powder snow of Central Switzerland with him!
Private
Alps
1 Day
Jan - Mar, Dec
Low
All levels
If you like to explore the mountain’s backcountry, you should know that danger is a factor. This basic avalanche safety course will help you to minimize the risk.
This introductory avalanche course is a friendly, hands-on learning day for ski tourers and freeriders who want to feel more confident and prepared in winter mountain terrain. In a supportive and professional setting, you’ll gain the essential knowledge needed to respond effectively if a companion is caught in an avalanche, while also learning the basics of avalanche awareness and risk management.
We’ll start with an indoor theory session, using a clear and easy-to-follow presentation to explain how avalanches occur, how to recognize warning signs, and how to make safer decisions when ski touring or freeriding. The rest of the day is spent outdoors, where theory is put into practice in real terrain.
During the field session, you’ll practise avalanche transceiver searches, probing and efficient shovelling techniques, as well as basic patient care after a rescue. Lunch will be taken indoors or outside, depending on the weather, keeping the day flexible and enjoyable while focused on learning.
So, if you are up for this avalanche safety course in the Swiss Alps, please get in touch with me. Get the basic knowledge to be safe in your backcountry adventures!
Do you feel ready for a more complete skiing experience? Then come and check out my Ski Touring Diablerets and West Switzerland guided program! - where we experience guided ski touring in the Vaud Alps and Lower Valais!
Meeting point
Accommodation
There are numerous hotels in Leysin, providing flexible choices for your stay.
Water bottle
Poles
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Avalanche eqmnt
Equipment rent on site
Climbing skins
Languages
French | German | English
Certificates
IFMGA
Man
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