Free avalanche and offpiste sessions in Chamonix

17th January 2009

Note that these sessions get booked up pretty quick so book your place in advance.

Free avalanche and offpiste sessions in Chamonix

Off piste skiing course

Running on 17th Jan, 24th Jan, 11th Feb, 18th Feb, 25th Feb and 4th of March.

This course will be a general introduction to the skiing or snowboarding off piste. The course will teach you the basics of what to take with you, how to use an avalanche transceiver, how to read the terrain.

You will need to be a good skiier or snowboarder to attend this course.

What to do in an avalanche

Running on the 31st of January

Learn how to search for victims in an simulated avalanche, as well as how to cope with different situations including injury, weather and stress.

You'll need to know how to use an avalanche transceiver.

Crevasse Rescue

Running 7th March

This course will teach you how to get yourself out of a crevasse, this will be a practical course.

You'll need to have a basic understanding of ropes and knots.

All of these courses are FREE, but you should call 00 33 4 50 53 22 08 to book, note a 50 euros deposit is required. The courses all start at 8.45am at Office de Haute Montagne which is in the Maison de le Montagne below ESF ski school next to the church.

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