For the second year, Diamir and other partners are offering the Freeride Education Camp. This coming weekend (January 7-8, 2012), everything you need to know about freeride mountaineering will once again be taught in a rustic atmosphere at the Cabane Mt. Fort and in the excellent off-piste terrain of Verbier. After the first camp (Galtür) had to be canceled due to a lack of snow, Verbier now offers great freeride conditions. And the next dump is already coming up in time for the weekend.
There will be great freeride conditions when Diamir, Mammut, Freeride Map and other partners organize the Freeride Education Camp for the second year in a row next weekend (7 and 8 January 2012). The first event in Galtür had to be canceled due to the late onset of winter, but this time Mother Hulda seems to be on our side. Just like last year, the ambience of the rustic accommodation at Cabane Mt. Fort alone is worth attending. Spend the night in the middle of the ski resort and be the first on and off the slopes!
Like last year, the focus is on having fun while learning the most important basics of freeride mountaineering. Participants in the Freeride Education Camp will learn how to plan a freeride tour, read maps and the terrain, correctly assess the risk of avalanches, ascend with minimal effort and ski down the mountain with safety and style.
The knowledge is taught by experienced mountain guides in modules that are adapted to the ability of the participants - from Rooky to Advanced. The training modules cover the following topics: Introduction to freeride mountaineering, deep snow techniques, avalanche prevention, avalanche search and rescue, orientation and map reading.
For the reasonable price of CHF 195 (despite exchange rate fluctuations), participants also receive a two-day ski pass, an overnight stay with half board in the Cabane Mt. Fort, a freeride map from Freeride Map, a slope inclinometer and a free test of various freeride skis and safety equipment in addition to the training! All in all, a successful package and the most important thing: you go home with a wealth of knowledge about freeride mountaineering!
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