Ski Mountaineering Course
Master ski mountaineering through professional-level route planning, avalanche risk analysis, and rescue skills. Learn to design safe ascents and descents, lead groups in complex terrain, and make confident decisions in high-mountain winter environments. This course equips participants with essential knowledge for safe and efficient backcountry skiing adventures.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Ski Mountaineering Course provides practical skills to plan and execute safe, efficient tours in real avalanche terrain. Participants learn to research mountain areas, read maps and bulletins, design ascent and descent routes, and manage hazards in the field. The course builds confidence in group management, emergency procedures, and clear decision-making, ensuring every tour is better organised, safer, and more rewarding.
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Develop skills
- Avalanche terrain analysis: map, assess, and avoid high-risk ski lines quickly.
- Backcountry route design: plan safe ascents, descents, bailouts, and timing.
- On-tour decisions: apply checklists and field signs for go/no-go choices.
- Rescue readiness: run beacon searches, triage injuries, and manage long waits.
- Pro group management: set roles, safety rules, and gear standards for ski tours.
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