Avalanche Rescue Course
Gain essential skills for avalanche rescue tailored for professional guides and adventure enthusiasts. The training covers thorough scene evaluation, efficient beacon searches, precise probing, organised shoveling methods, and seamless team coordination. Designed to enable quick, safe responses that save lives in challenging snowy terrains during winter expeditions.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers practical training to handle avalanche incidents swiftly. Participants learn to assess avalanche risks including danger ratings, terrain, weather, and snowpack. They master team organisation, hazard control, beacon searches, probing, and shoveling techniques. Key protocols cover communication, victim rescue, first aid, time management, and linking with external rescue teams.
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Develop skills
- Assess avalanche risks by analysing terrain, snowpack, and danger signs promptly.
- Form rescue teams rapidly, allocating roles, radios, and signals in high-stress scenarios.
- Excel in beacon searches and probing to pinpoint single or multiple buried victims accurately.
- Employ efficient shoveling strategies to excavate victims safely and speedily.
- Make critical on-site decisions to handle hazards, time limits, and resources effectively.
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