AVALANCHE TRAINING COURSE

AVALANCHE COURSE – SBV (Swiss Mountain Guide Association) Certification Winter Level 1 and 2

The SWISS MOUNTAIN TRAINING certificate raises awareness of the dangers that lurk in the mountains and teaches you the right way to react in the event of avalanches. The two-stage training system with certification in accordance with the quality and safety standards of Swiss mountain guides is taught by our certified ZERMATTERS mountain guides.

SWISS MOUNTAIN TRAINING 1 (SMT 1)
Duration:

approx. 6 hours

Dates:

With a private mountain guide:

  • Daily

In a group:

  • Every Saturday starting from 10 December 2022
Meeting point:

08:15am at ZERMATTERS Homebase

CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES :

The module “WINTER 1: SAFETY & AVALANCHES” is a one-day course that imparts the following learning objectives

  • Familiarizing yourself with your equipment
  • Understanding the Avalanche Bulletin
  • Knowing how to wear your avalanche transceiver and how it works
  • Awareness of the main winter hazards (avalanches, cold, weather hazards, disorientation, falls, etc.)
  • Introduction to the 3x3 method
  • Recognizing the four typical avalanche situations and being able to answer the following question: “What is the greatest danger today?”
  • Understanding the general risk reduction measures (“Safer Six”)
  • Being able to perform a simple rescue
Requirements:
  • Very good on piste skier
  • In a group: minimum 15 years
Rates :
  • Private course: CHF 740.00 for 1-2 persons (+ CHF 40.00 for every additional person)
  • Group courses for 4 or more people: CHF 265.00 per person
SERVICES INCLUDED :
  • Certified ZERMATTERS mountain guide (UIAA – International Federation of Mountain Guides/IFMGA)
  • Course documentation
Additional cost:
  • Ski pass: from CHF 79.00 per day
  • Lunch
  • Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, airbag can be picked up at our office for a special rate of CHF 40.00 (per person) from 05:00 p.m. the day before.The rented material must be returned after the course to the office at 05:00 p.m. at the latest.
  • SWISS MOUNTAIN TRAINING WINTER 1 certificate (CHF 25.00)
Equipment:

Please find the equipment list here

Execution or cancellation:

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With a private mountain guide CHF 740.00
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In a group CHF 265.00 per person
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