Skip to product information
1-Day Basic Avalanche Safety Course

1-Day Basic Avalanche Safety Course

€190,00
Description

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
What is included

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
Skill Level
Important Note

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.

 

Unforgettable Alpine Moments

Ski. Explore. Gather. Repeat.

We know the terrain, the hidden forest clearings, and how to create unforgettable alpine moments.

View all experiences

You may also like