ANENA training: avalanche risk management (Isère/Savoie)

Description

In partnership with the ANENA (National Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches), I offer this training course with the objective of acquiring the basics of avalanche risk management in snowshoeing: practical snow conditions and safety in snowy terrain. It is for anyone who wants to evolve in a snowy environment, snowshoeing, ski touring or off-piste skiing.

This day takes place:

• Either in Savoie, in the Beaufortain massif, at the top of the resort of Arêches-Beaufort.
• Or in Isère, in the Belledonne massif, at the top of the resort of Chamrousse.

In both cases and in order to optimize the training time, we will take a hiker's pass to reach the top of the resort (pass to be bought in the morning).

At the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Analyze an Avalanche Risk Assessment Bulletin,
• Identify unfavorable snow and weather conditions,
• Observe and analyze the different surface conditions of the snow layers,
• Read and interpret unfavorable terrain indicators,
• Evaluate the stability of the snow using a simple tool (Nivotest),
• Use simple strategies to progress in snowy terrain,
• Communicate information and basic instructions with the group.

Pre-requisites:

To take full advantage of this day, you must:

• Have an autonomous practice of snowshoeing.
• Have knowledge of rescue equipment (avalanche beacon, probe, shovel),
• To be able to at least :
  • Use the basic functions of the avalanche beacon.
  • Carry and assemble your equipment.

For this day you can bring the following items:

• Equipment:
  • Safety equipment (avalanche beacon, metal shovel, probe).
  • Snowshoes and poles.
• Clothing and accessories:
  • Waterproof jacket.
  • Thermal layer (down jacket or fleece).
  • Adapted pants (type of ski touring, cross-country skiing, mountaineering).
  • Leggings if necessary.
  • A pair of warm gloves and a pair of light gloves.
  • Hat (and / or neck warmer).
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sun cream.
  • Notebook and pen for taking notes.
• Drink / food :
  • 1 liter water bottle and / or thermos,
  • Picnic to take out of the bag.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you need more information ("INFOS & BOOKING" button).

* In order to optimize the training time, we will take a hiker's pass to reach the top of the resort (pass to be purchased in the morning).

This learning day is a good complement to the ANENA avalanche rescue training that I also offer.

Program

• 9.30am: Meeting in Arêches-Beaufort, Le Planay (about 35 minutes drive from Albertville).
  Welcome and presentation of the day's objectives.
• 9am - 10.30am: Ski lift in Arêches resort.
  • Theoretical basis of typical avalanche situations and slab mechanisms.
  • Analysis of the BERA (Avalanche Risk Assessment Bulletin) and human factors.
• 10.30am - 12.30am: On the field.
  • Observation of the different surface conditions of the snow and interpretation of unfavorable terrain indications.
  • Evaluation of the stability of the snow using simple tools.
• 12.30am - 1.30pm: Lunch.
• 1.30pm - 2pm: Briefing of the morning.
• 2pm - 4.30pm: On the field (hiking).
  • Definition of simple strategies for progression in snowy terrain and implementation of adequate tactics.
  • Analysis of surface conditions and estimation of slopes.
  • Human factors and decision support tools.
  • Communication of information and basic instructions with the group.
• 4.30pm - 5pm: Debriefing of the day.

The price includes

• Supervision by the mountain leader.
• The educational materials developed by ANENA.

The price does not include

• Transport to and from the place of practice.
• Picnic lunch and snacks.
• Personal drinks.
• The "hiker" lift pass (7€).
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

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