The Specialists in Swiss Ski
and Snowboard Holidays

Avalanche Safety Course – 1 night / 1 day course

Free riding (off-piste) is a dangerous sport – but we all do it. With the site of a fresh dump of snow, the last thing most riders think of is about safety. But it should be. If you're a keen skier or snow boarder who likes to venture beyond the realms of traditonal piste skiing, then this is a course you should do. Learn the basics of safely riding off-piste with an informative yet fun filled 1-night / 1-day course based at The Lodge, Churwalden, Lenzerheide.

Price: CHF 120- pp
 
Dates:

Jan & April dates to be confirmed (please enquire)

No of people: up to 10 people – minimum 5

Includes:

1 night accommodation at The Lodge
Use of avalanche safety gear including: transceiver, probes, shovel and backpack.

If staying at The Lodge - extra CHF 42.75 Bed & Breakfast

Itinerary: Day 1

Evening (6-8pm) Avalanche Safety Talk: Theory
Evening (8pm-9pm)
Evening (9pm-10pm) Avalanche Safety Talk: Q & A’s, video

Itinerary: Day 2

Morning: (9.30pm – 12pm) - Basic “Beeper, Probe and Shovel” Training
Lunch: (12pm-1pm) not provided

Even if you've done a short course like this before, it's essential to brush up each season. You can never know too much and even if you lear just one small detail - it could make all the difference.

Additonal mountain safety information

Free riding in Lenzerheide


Know before you go! The Rothorn awaits you

Understanding the terrain you ride in


Digging into the layered dangers of a snow pack


Understanding snow layers