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Avalanche Course Intensive

Avalanche course Intensive - Stay Safe, Stay Smart this winter. Educate yourself. Don't be the only one with No clue!

For whom is the avalanche course intended for

For all ski-touring or board-touring freeriders and snowshoe trekkers who want to explore the backcountry

Do you have courses in English

YES, our avalanche courses are available in German or English

Where are the avalanche courses held

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Schilthorn & Jungfrau ski region

Swiss Mountain Training Certificate - Avalanche course

Our experienced mountain guides are certified in accordance with SMT Avalanche- Schweiz

Price

CHF 360.- per person
Included in the price: UIAGM Bergführer, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, group equipment, invoice confirmation for your employer

Not included

Skilift Pass if required, SMT Zertifikat CHF 55.- per person, accomodation and food

How to book or chat?

  

2 days - Freerider, Skitouring, Board Touring

2 day - Course Content

Day 1

  • Morning Theory
  • Powerpoint Presentation
  • Snow sciences
  • Avalanche dynamics - contributing factors
  • Interpretation and analysis avalanche bulletin
  • 3 x 3, safety check and tour planning
  • How does an avalanche transceiver function
  • Information sources
  • Afternoon - Outdoors work in the snow
  • Intensive transceiver training and speditive recovery strategies
  • Efficient probe and shovel procedures
  • Master, group rescue dynamics
  • Airbag introduction

Day 2

  • Risk Management "On Tour "
  • Theory in practice training
  • 3 x 3, safety check and tour planning
  • Snow pack and profile analysis
  • Mountain awareness development
  • Recognizing avalanche terrain
  • Determine slope exposure and inclination
  • Leadership skills

December 2025

  • 06. 07. Sat. / Sun.
  • 13. 14. Sat. / Sun

January  2026

  • 10. 11. Sat. / Sun.
  • 17. 18. Sat. / Sun.
  • 24. 25. Sat. / Sun.
  • 31. 01.Feb. Sat. / Sun.

February  2026

  • 07. 08. Sat. / Sun.
  • 14. 15. Sat. / Sun.
  • 21. 22. Sat. / Sun.
  • 28. Feb. - 01.Marcn. Sat. / Sun.

March  2026

  • 07. 08. Sat. / Sun.
  • 14. 15. Sat. / Sun.
  • 21. 222. Sat. / Sun.

 Other dates available on request for private groups

Requirements You must be a confident intermediate to advanced skier or boarder with some off-piste experience.
Where Interlaken, Grindelwald, Schilthorn, Jungfrau area
Duration Day 1: 8am - 5pm
Day 2: 8am - 4pm
Price CHF 360.- per person
Includes Avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, course technical gear, local mountain guide
Not Included Transport costs, skilift pass if required
What to bring
Skitour		 Full skitouring equipment, backpack, picnic lunch, energy bars, warm drink, suncream, sunglasses and your phone
What to bring
Board /Split Board		 Full board touring equipment, splitboard or snowshoes, backpack, picnic lunch, warm drink, sun protection and your phone
Safety All our tours are led by local swiss, IVBV Mountain guides

How to book or chat?



2 day Snowshoe Trekking - Avalanche Course

This is an intensive, theoretical and practical avalanche training course. Prepare and be ready for this winters snow.

Course Content

Day 1

  • Morning Theory
  • Powerpoint Presentation
  • Snow sciences
  • Avalanche dynamics - contributing factors
  • Interpretation and analysis avalanche bulletin
  • 3 x 3, safety check and tour planning
  • How does an avalanche transceiver function
  • Information sources
  • Afternoon - Outdoors work in the snow
  • Intensive transceiver training and speditive recovery strategies
  • Efficient probe and shovel procedures
  • Master, group rescue dynamics
  • Airbag introduction

Day 2

  • Risk Management "On Tour "
  • Theory in practice training
  • 3 x 3, safety check and tour planning
  • Snow pack and profile analysis
  • Mountain awareness development
  • Recognizing avalanche terrain
  • Determine slope exposure and inclination
  • Leadership skills

February 2025

  • 01. 02. Sat. / Sun.
  • 15. 16. Sat. / Sun.

March 2025

  • 08. 09. Sat. / Sun.
  • 22. 23. Sat. / Sun.

How to book or chat?


Other dates available on request for private groups

Requirements You must be fit, happy and healthy.
Duration 08.15am - 5pm
08.00am - 4pm
Price CHF 360.- per person
Includes avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, course technical gear, mountain guide
Not Included transport costs or ski pass if required
What to bring Full snowshoe wear, snowshoes, warm boots, telescope poles, picknic lunch, energy bars, warm drink, water, suncream, sunglasses and your phone
Safety All our tours are led by local swiss, IVBV Mountain guides

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Private tours are available on request



Reservations/Enquiries

SWISS ALPINE GUIDES

Bergsportschule

Eyacheri 2
3800 Interlaken
Switzerland

Tel +41796526000

info@swissalpineguides.ch