risk'n'fun LOCALS Hochkönig
A freeride day for young people aged 13-16 years
Date
Location
Schlöglberg 63
5505 Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Organizer
perceive - assess - decide
The mountain/snowboard guides and trainers from the Alpine Club Academy will be out and about with you for a whole day and take a close look at your runs. Because the supposed "familiarity" of the home resort and being out and about in a group can prove to be deceptive.
Contents & Info
Sensitization for off-piste skiing
Safety and risk management when skiing off-piste
Emergency equipment: components and correct handling
Tips for a successful freeride day
Technical input and interactive Q&A session in the terrain
Prerequisites
Group age: 13-16 years
Safe skiing or snowboarding in open terrain
Physical and mental fitness
Alpine skiing skills are not required
Own, well-maintained and functional ski or snowboard equipment (here is the equipment list)
If you require rental equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, airbag), please click on the desired equipment under "optional services" when booking online. The rental is free of charge.
Costs
€20 /€25 (Alpine Club member/non-member)
The lift ticket is not included
A membership with the Austrian Alpine Club is recommended. Alpine Club members automatically have the necessary insurance cover and can benefit from many other advantages. All information on this can be found at www.alpenverein.at
About risk ́n ́fun FREERIDE
risk ́n ́fun, the training program of the Alpine Club Youth, has been accompanying young freeriders for over 20 years on their way from powder runs in terrain close to the piste to high alpine undertakings. "Perceive-assess-decide" is the guiding principle in terms of content to give snowboarders and skiers the necessary skills and technical expertise to make good decisions in the terrain. There are 50 dates per winter, from 1-day drop-in to 5-day training sessions to Alpine Professional Level 4.
The risk'n'fun LOCALS day is an irresistible "must" for young shredders who want to experience their winter with a good feeling and knowledge.