Avalanche Safety Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for safe navigation and emergency response in avalanche-prone winter backcountry environments, emphasizing practical training in equipment use, route planning, group management, rescue techniques, and risk minimization.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Avalanche Safety Course provides practical, hands-on training for those working in winter backcountry areas. You'll learn to interpret avalanche forecasts, plan secure routes, handle group communication, and confidently operate beacons, probes, shovels, and radios. Develop strong emergency response procedures, improve everyday decision-making, and form habits that minimise risks while ensuring smooth and effective movement in avalanche-risk zones.
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Develop skills
- Proper avalanche equipment setup: Quickly pack, test, and maintain beacons, probes, and shovels.
- Quick route choices: Convert forecasts into safe, efficient ski paths in just minutes.
- Group leadership in tough situations: Manage clear communication, roles, and checklists under stress.
- Avalanche rescue practices: Perform rapid searches, shovelling, and care for injured on snow.
- Emergency travel planning: Create escape routes, search and rescue details, and plans for multi-day survival.
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