WEEKEND COURSE START TO THE MOUNTAIN SKIING

Objective:

Learn the basic techniques of ascent with skins and improve off-piste skiing to be able to make mountain skiing easy.

Day 1:

On the first day we will make a day near the ski resort with the following contents:.
Knowledge of the basic material
Ascent technique with seal skins
Changes of direction, turn maria
Anchors and snow insurance
Untreated snow descent techniques
Nivology, basic notions
Performance in case of avalanche
Planning an exit

Day 2:

On the second day we will make an ascent to a peak to put into practice what we learned on the day anerior.

Included:

* 2 day UIAGM/AEGM mountain guide services

* Advices prior the start

 

Not included:

* Snacks and drinks during the day of both assistant/s and guide/s

 *Assistant/s and guide/s extra expenses due to unexpected program variations

* Accommodation

 

General Information: 

* Each group member taking part in the ski route is required to possess an at date license issued by the Mountaineering Federation valid in the Pyrenees.

* Mountain skiing is an extraordinary pass time but it involves risks. Each member of this journey takes full responsibility of what could happen.

* The mountain guide reserves the right to modify the program depending on snow conditions, weather, group factor or any other cause that in his opinion may be decisive.

  • Backpack of 35l approx.
  • Touring skis (adjusted bindings)
  • Touring ski boots
  • Telescopic ski poles

 

  • Skins
  • Ski crampons
  • Arva, shovel and probe

 

  • Gore-Tex jacket
  • Primaloft
  • Fine Polartec
  • Thermal T-shirt
  • Touring pants/Thin Gore-Tex pants
  • Thermal meshes according to temperatures
  • Buff
  • Hat
  • Gloves + spare gloves

 

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen cream 50+

 

  • Water and food

 

  • Mountaineering Federation License valid for the Pyrenees

For the outdoor activity that you plan to be successful it is very important that it accommodates to your level, both physical and technical. Here we present some guidelines so that you can get an idea of what your level is according to the programs we propose. However, we recommend reaching to us so we can help you personally and adapt the program to your conditions.

 

Ski touring & Freeride

 

    TECHNICAL level

  • 1 = Beginner. Never ski toured before. Is a regular ski resort skier that occasionally goes off-piste. Black runs are not a problem for its level.
  • 2 = Starter. Has experienced ski touring, climbing with skins (skinning). Is familiar with all the ski touring gear. Capable of uphill kick turning on not very steep terrain. Knows how to place and use ski crampons. Ski climbs safely through all kinds of snows on a trace. Skies down efficiently on ungroomed terrain, even on steep but wide slopes.
  • 3 = Intermediate. Regular touring skier,  . Trained on the basic techniques of skinning and uphill kick turn. Can change directions on slopes of 35º. Able to place ski crampons and crampons in an autonomous way. Skies down effectively on all kinds of ungroomed terrain and steepness.
  • 4 = Advanced. Masters the technique of skinning on slopes up to 40º - 45º. Moves safely with skins on steep and icy slopes. Basic knowledge of mountaineering, use of crampons and ice axe as well as rope work. Skies down safely on every snow condition and steepness.
  • 5 = Very advanced. Extensive experience in touring and mountaineering ski. Moves effectively changing direction on all kind of terrain, even on exposed places. Very good skier on every snow condition and steep terrain, as well as in exposed passages. Goes frequently on one-day or multi-day ski tours, spending the nights in huts. Familiar using the ice axe and crampons on all types of mountain domain. Knowledge and training on rope work, protection and self-arrest.

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    FITNESS level

  • 1 = Able to ascend 600 meters of elevation gain skinning for 3 hours carrying a light backpack of about 5 kg.
  • 2 = Able to ski tour for 4 or 5 hours overcoming 800 meters of elevation gain with a backpack of about 5 kg at a 300 meters an hour pace.
  • 3 = Able to accomplish 5 to 7 hours routes and 1000 meters elevation gain with a backpack of about 7 kg at a 300 meters an hour pace.
  • 4 = Able to succeed on alpine routes of up to 8 hours and 1200 meters of elevation gain with a backpack of about 8 kg at a 400 meters an hour pace.
  • 5 = Able to carry out alpine routes of more than 8 hours long and between 1500 and 2000 meters elevation gain with a 10 kg backpack at a 400 meters an hour pace.

Next Dates :

December to April

Description

Ski touring is one of the best ways to enjoy the mountain in winter.

If you already have a basic level of skiing and like outdoor activities in full contact with nature, mountain skiing gives you the possibility to venture through an incomparable environment outside the crowds of the ski resorts.

This course will open up a world when it comes to enjoying the mountain in winter. Adapted to all audiences is undoubtedly a hugely rewarding activity. 

LEVELS :

FITNESS
1
TECHNICAL
1

1 Guide per 6 Persons

Minimum persons 4

Price per person : 150€


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