Snowy mountain safety training (Pyrenees)
Duration : 2 days
France, Pyrenees
Level : intermediate
from 219 € / p. from 4 to 8 persons
Infos & Booking
Description
During the winter season, I offer training courses on progression and safety in snowy environments. These courses take place in various locations in the Pyrenees mountains. You can contact me via the "INFO & BOOKING" button for more information.
Outside of ski resorts, the mountains in winter can be treacherous. This two-day training course will help you better understand this environment:
- One day will focus on learning how to use ropes and apply the correct techniques, which are essential for ensuring your own safety and that of the group.
- One day will be devoted to comprehensive training in avalanche beacon use and avalanche search techniques, allowing you to deepen your skills in snowy or slippery terrain.
It is aimed at experienced hikers, supervisors, and future mountain leaders.
The advantages of this course:
- Comprehensive training.
- Professional equipment provided.
Prices:
- 55€ per adult for one day of training.
- 219€ per adult for the full 2-day course with half-board accommodation.
- 10€ discount for groups of 4 or more people.
If you are looking for more winter adventures, you can join me for a snowshoeing trip to Les Bouillouses in the Eastern-Pyrenees or a trapper's weekend snowshoeing at the Col du Chioula.
Program
Module 1: Searching for avalanche victims.
- Morning:
- Welcome and presentation of the training course.
- 1.5 to 2 hours of snowshoeing to reach an ideal site.
- Training on snow science and winter risk prevention.
- Organization and implementation of team rescue operations.
- Afternoon:
- Presentation of the different models of avalanche beacon (analog, digital, and mixed).
- Avalanche victim search exercises.
- First aid techniques to keep the victim alive.
Module 2: Safety techniques in snowy terrain.
- Morning:
- Welcome and presentation of the day's program.
- Discussion of skills and knowledge.
- 1.5 to 2 hours of snowshoeing to reach an ideal site.
- Review of snow science and avalanche situations.
- Techniques for safe travel in snowy environments.
- Afternoon:
- Adapting a trail to ensure safe passage for a group.
- Techniques for using ropes in snowy environments.
- Anchoring and deadweight in snow.
- Course review.
The price includes
- Supervision and organization by the mountain leader.
- Civil liability insurance.
- Equipment rental (snowshoes,hiking poles, avalanche beacon, shovel, probe, rope, and carabiner).
The price does not include
- Return transport to the meeting point.
- Repatriation and cancellation insurance.
- Snacks.
- Drinks.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
Accommodation
- The ideal lodge for our snow training. Located at the foot of the mountains, it has a conference room for training courses.
- The meals served are local and organic, and perfectly suited to the efforts we will be making during our training.