SAFETY DAY WITHOUT SKI PASS - SATURDAY JANUARY 11TH 2025
Presentation
Safety Day without ski pass : Saturday January 11th 2025
This product is intended for locals who already have a season or week pass only - access to activities is only via the ski lifts.
A full day of mountain and avalanche safety training, open to all, with various levels to accommodate both beginners and seasoned adventurers. You’ll learn how to use an avalanche transceiver, probing and shoveling techniques, basic first aid, as well as foundational skills in snow science and mountaineering (Level 1 - novice). Immersive and technical scenarios will be provided for intermediate participants (Level 2), while advanced learners will work with our guides to analyze the terrain and handle real-life situations (Level 3 - expert).
New this year: In addition to the usual levels (novice, intermediate, and expert), we’re introducing two advanced levels (Level 4 - pro), based on training for professional riders: “Advanced Rescue & Self-Rescue in Avalanche Conditions” and “Rope Handling and Avalanche Rescue in Remote Terrain.”
Note: The day begins at 08:30. Please note the training will be mostly IN FRENCH, especially the conference.
Safety Day registration includes:
- Practical and theoretical training
- Welcome breakfast & lunch
Equipment to bring:
- Skis or snowboard
- Mountain safety gear (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and backpack). Loan available on-site, subject to availability
- Warm clothing (day spent outdoors)
Training Levels: (to be specified upon registration)
Level 1: Beginner : For those who have never completed training or whose last session was over 5 years ago, this level provides a solid foundation for off-piste activities.Training Content: Introduction to Avalanche Transceiver (DVA), DVA search, probing, shoveling, victim care, multi-victim scenarios, avalanche science basics, and Recco system.
Level 2: Intermediate: Ideal for participants who have followed the Beginner training or have trained within the last 5 years and are seeking to enhance their avalanche rescue skills and knowledge.
Training Content: Complex avalanche scenarios (real conditions, multi-burial situations, victim care, situation analysis, etc.).
Level 3: Advanced: For those who have completed Intermediate training and wish to deepen their knowledge through field-based training focused on analysis and decision-making in freeride contexts.
Training Content: Analysis of daily avalanche reports, snowpack and terrain observation, line choice according to group-level-terrain, descent behavior, communication, off-piste descents with a guide for avalanche risk management review.
Level 4: Pro - Advanced Avalanche Rescue and Autonomous Safety: For Advanced training graduates seeking full autonomy in managing mountain emergency situations, benefiting from the same content and guidance as pro riders.
Training Content: Complex avalanche scenarios, alert protocols, medical assessment, traumatic injury response, care for unconscious victims and cardiac arrest, treatment for mild to moderate hypothermia.
Level 4: Pro - Rope Techniques & Avalanche Rescue in Remote Terrain: Designed for Advanced training graduates interested in learning advanced rope-handling techniques for rescue scenarios, with training on the same content and guidance provided to pro riders.
Training Content: Complex avalanche scenarios with rope handling, securing techniques, remote area rescue techniques, and psychological preparedness in freeride environments.