Arc'teryx Academy: Ski touring fundamentals for Women (Ski)
You spent the money and got all that fancy gear. You look like you know what your doing. Now it's time to take it out of bounds. Well there's one little thing you're missing. Experience.
Date
Location
Kandaharweg 2
6580 St. Anton am Arlberg
Organizer
General information
Skill level: Beginner
Language: German/ English
Day and time: Thursday, February 05, 08:00 a.m.
Duration: Full day
Group ratio: 4-5 participants
Frequency: Course takes place on Thursday and Friday (booking required)
Learning objectives
Introduction to touring techniques, use of equipment, and safe behaviour.
The participants learn basic knowledge for their first touring experiences.
Equipment
Ski pass
Touring skis
Skins
Ski poles
Touring bindings
Touring ski boots
Sufficient warm clothing for a day on the mountain, expect temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius
Jacket, trousers, midlayer & underwear
Helmet
Gloves
Backpack* included: Avalanche probe, avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel (metal)
*Avalanche airbag backpacks are recommended but not mandatory
Skill level
This course is aimed at participants who are undertaking a ski tour for the first or second time.
Participants should be able to ascend with touring skis on skins for around two hours (600 vertical metres).
The descents require safe and controlled skiing in unprepared terrain in different snow conditions. Experience in unprepared terrain is an advantage.
Costs
190€**
**The ski pass is not included in the course price and must be purchased directly from the ski resort. We recommend doing this in advance to avoid queues.
