Rope Technique Ski Course in Sweden

Have you ended up on the touring and freeride train and want to take the next step to improve your skiing skills? Then this Rope Technique Ski Course in Sweden is perfect for you. We will focus on rope and technical details, such as technical equipment, rappelling, securing, and assessment of anchors. All the skills you need to make your skiing safer and make more terrain accessible.

This is a 1-day course and can be built on with a second in-depth day.

On day 1, the focus is on rappelling, basic ice ax, and crampon technique and equipment. This part of the program is ideal if you, for example, have an Haute-Route booked with a guide, want to be one step ahead, and become more comfortable and familiar with the technical elements these tours offer.

If you book for 2 days, day 2  will be the specialization day. Here we look further at rappelling anchors, tie-in of rope teams for glacier travel, easier glacier rescue, and lowerings into runs that are useful, for example, for ski cuts.

Day 2 can only be done after completing day 1 or equivalent (eg. basic course rock climbing).

If possible, we’ll try to be in the ski area on Åreskutan or in Duved one of the days. You’ll need your own lift pass for that day. In addition, you’ll need to bring or rent ski equipment, helmet, avalanche equipment, and clothes depending on the weather (we will be out all day). If you have your own equipment such as a harness, belay device, ice ax, and crampons, bring them, otherwise, it is possible to rent them. Respect for heights is good, fear of heights is not so good.

As we work with small groups and with IFMGA guides, there is a good opportunity to adapt the itinerary to the participants. Furthermore, the course takes place in an ideal location to ask questions about everything that concerns mountains in both summer and winter contexts.

Contact me if you are interested in this Rope Technique Ski Course in Sweden, and I will be happy to teach and guide you!