Ski rando. Snow. Glacier travel.
WINTER SKILL CLINIC SERIES
Since 2018
Sold-out for 2021
Check back in November for Winter 2022 schedule
Day clinics:
Ski Rando. Travel. Snow safety
Glacier Travel. Rescue. Rope skills
Avalanche Companion-Rescue Refresher
Clinics are held in the Chamonix mountains
A great opportunity to increase your confidence & skills in the backcountry
From route finding, snow safety, glacier travel & rescue, knots & rope techniques
Necessary skill set to have when playing in the backcountry with your friends
All clinics includes our special Safety Card!
1. AVALANCHE COMPANION-RESCUE REFRESHER CLINIC
No prerequisite
Details:
A half day clinic going over the necessary skills for avalanche rescue. Single and multiple burial searches. Organizing and managing a search and rescue. Updated probing and shoveling protocols. Equipment advice. Calling for a rescue. You don’t want to miss this clinic!
Equipment needed:
Skis or snowboard, avalanche transciever-beacon, shovel and probe.
*no need to have touring kit
For more info contact us
2. SKI RANDO SKILL CLINIC – Level 1
Prerequisite: no previous ski touring experience needed, comfortable skiing in different conditions
Details:
Equipment discussion and packing
Understanding the avalanche bulletin
Companion rescue using transceiver: search, technique and procedure protocol
Skinning technique
Transition: skins on-and-off and ski attachment to pack
Kick-turns and conversion skills
Setting a good uphill track and reading terrain
Equipment needed:
Normal ski touring equipment, ski mo gear is optional
Backpack 25 litre (minimum)
Transceiver, skins, shovel and probe
Pack lunch & drink
Ski pass for the day (only if applicable)
For more info contact us
Chloë Lanthier 