Ski Mountaineering is the supreme discipline of winter alpine sports. The high Alpine environment with its vast glaciers, rugged ridges and steep couloirs is almost overwhelming in its beauty and just as dangerous. To skillfully navigate glaciers and the high Alpine environment requires a lot more than risk management. Luckily, we have got the right clinic for you!
Arc`teryx Academy : Freeride St. Anton / 18. - 20.02.2022
High Alpine Ski Tour – learn fundamental skills to travel on glaciated terrain
CONTENT
Ski mountaineering requires a complex set of abilities. In this clinic we are going to work on the basics. The focus will be on rope handling, risk management, self- and partner crevasse rescue and a basic understanding of how to use mountaineering gear.
GOAL
# You learn fundamental skills to traverse glaciated terrain
# Crevasse Rescue
# Self rescue
# Basics use of crampons
LEVEL
Advanced – sufficient technique and athleticism to handle a full day in the backcountry is required.
EQUIPMENT
# Freeride or ski touring equipment
# Emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel)
# Harness, crampons (for ski boots) and a helmet
A detailed equipment list will be sent after booking.
19th February 22 at 9am
20th February 22 at 9am
Euro 140.-
The meeting point is going to be the Arc’teryx Academy base camp at 9am. There will be a welcome address by your mountain guide, followed by a safety briefing. This is a hands-on workshop. After a couple of practice scenarios, we will simulate a crevasse fall and perform a rescue. Depending on weather conditions, our lunch break will be on tour or in a restaurant. At 3pm we will return to base camp.
Advanced – sufficient technique and athleticism to handle a full day in the backcountry is required.
Group size is limited to 5 participants.
# Certified mountain and ski guides
# Workshop
Additional Costs:
# Lift pass
# Travel cancellation insurance (can be booked in addition to the course; cost 25,– Euros)
# Potential transfer costs (taxi, public transport)
