Freeride – avalanche course

Freeride is free skiing in untouched snow in backcountry. A freerider seeks out fresh powder in order to draw long curves and enjoy a fast ride to the fullest. To save energy and maximize his riding time, he uses the lifts and chairlifts to get up the mountain and only uses skins for short transfers from the lift to the start of the run. However, he always enters avalanche terrain at the start of the descent and therefore, in addition to skiing, avalanche knowledge is very important.
The Tatras are an ideal place for freeriding. We offer a freeride avalanche course with experienced UIAGM mountain guide. We will explain and practice avalanche issues in freeride and ride with you in powder, according to the current conditions. We will stay in a guesthouse in the valley and always transfer to the resort for snow. In the evening after the ride there will be a film screening, a lecture on avalanche issues and photos from the expeditions. There will also be space for your questions.

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Description

Itinerary:

  • 1. Day in the early evening arrival at the accommodation. Equipment check and after dinner lecture on avalanche problems.
  • 2. Freeride day in the resort according to current conditions. Practicing avalanche issues in practice. Evening screening of films on freeride and skialp topics.
  • 3. Freeride day in the resort according to current conditions. Practicing avalanche issues in practice.
  • Change of programme in case of bad weather or snow conditions

Course topics:

  • freeride downhill in backcountry
  • advanced freeride skiing technique
  • orientation in freeride terrain
  • types of avalanches
  • factors influencing avalanche formation
  • types of snow and its effect on avalanches
  • avalanche forecast bulletin
  • avalanche equipment and its use, avalanche beacon, shovel, probe, electronic probe, avalanche airbag
  • basics of safe travel in avalanche terrain and risk minimization in the terrain
  • snow profiles
  • compression test to estimate the avalanche level
  • compagnion rescue in case of avalanche
  • avalanche airbag launch

Difficulty:

  • advanced freeride experience required
  • for freeride skiers only
  • good physical condition

Equipment needed:

What’s included:

  • guiding with a UIAGM mountain guide (the mountain guide has third party insurance and a valid UIAGM membership)
  • 6 clients per leader
  • lectures and film screenings
  • photos from the course
  • good mood and individual approach of the guide:)

Not included:

  • transport
  • accommodation
  • skipass
  • meals
  • individual insurance

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