Avalanche Safety Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for safe navigation and emergency response in avalanche terrain, emphasizing practical training in equipment use, route planning, group coordination, and rescue techniques to minimize risks in winter backcountry environments.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Avalanche Safety Course provides practical, hands-on training for anyone working in winter backcountry areas. Learn how to interpret avalanche forecasts, plan secure routes, handle group communication, and confidently use beacons, probes, shovels, and radios. Develop strong emergency response procedures, improve everyday decision-making, and build habits that minimise risks while ensuring smooth and effective movement in avalanche-prone zones.
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Develop skills
- Expert avalanche equipment preparation: Quickly pack, test, and maintain beacons, probes, and shovels.
- Quick route choices: Convert forecasts into safe, efficient ski paths in just minutes.
- Critical group management: Maintain clear communication, assign roles, and follow checklists under stress.
- Avalanche rescue exercises: Perform rapid searches, digging, and victim care on snow.
- Crisis trip preparation: Create escape routes, search and rescue details, and plans for multi-day survival.
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