1-Day Basic Avalanche Safety Course

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