Basic Avalanche Safety Day - everybody's choice

€180,00

Avalanche Safety Day – Intro to Off-Piste & Emergency Skills

Your first step into the world beyond the slopes

This beginner-friendly course gives you a solid introduction to avalanche awareness, emergency equipment, and safe tour planning. No prior experience needed — just curiosity and a love for the mountains.

What to Expect

Learn the basics of avalanche safety from certified local mountain guides. You’ll get hands-on training with avalanche transceivers (beacons), shovels, and probes, and gain essential knowledge for off-piste skiing or splitboarding.

We’ll cover:

Avalanche dangers and how to recognize them
Proper use of avalanche safety gear (transceiver, probe, shovel)
Slope angle assessment
Tour planning & choosing the right equipment
Real-life practice in beginner-friendly terrain

Start: 9:00 AM at the Trittkopfbahn parking lot in Zürs

Duration: 4.5–5 hours

Languages: German & English

Group Size: Min. 4 participants

Price: €180 per person (incl. VAT)

What You’ll Need

Ski or snowboard equipment (rental available)
Avalanche safety gear: transceiver, shovel, probe (can be rented from local shops)
Warm, winterproof clothing

Included

Certified Austrian ski instructor & mountain guide
Practical training in safe terrain
Small group experience

Not Included

Lift tickets
Accommodation
Rental equipment
Guide’s on-site expenses
Insurance and tips

Why Join?

Feel safer in the mountains
Learn how to react in emergencies
Gain confidence off-piste
Build community with other curious skiers and snowboarders

Discover the Arlberg

The Arlberg is the birthplace of alpine skiing and Austria’s largest connected ski area, with over 300 km of slopes and 200 km of freeride routes. From scenic powder runs off Valluga to world-class après-ski and alpine dining, this region is a dream for winter sports lovers.

Please Note

You participate at your own risk. Terms & Conditions of Inside the Arlberg and the guiding team apply. Inside the Arlberg and boutiq.vision GmbH are not liable for personal safety.